Car vs. Bike?

Does Cars vs. Bicycles really need to be a question? Let’s all use just a little rational thinking. I have a bicycle and I have a car. We live in a great city that was built around the car. In Mississauga the resulting reliance on or addiction to this form of transportation should be no mystery. We use our bicycles recreationally and my daughter rides her bicycle to school as her choice of transportation when weather permits. However, when I drive my boys to hockey I certainly do not throw the hockey bags on bikes. We have miles of safe and beautiful trails to bike on, so I believe we should be promoting them and promoting healthy options for transportation, but common sense should prevail! Both modes of transportation are totally valid. Use bikes when it makes sense and use the car when it makes sense.

Calling all politicians

No I am not going to rant about the H.S.T. again! However I will say that when I contact my local M.P.P. to express a concern I certainly expected a response. As a Councillor for Ward 9 I will be there for you and I commit to being accessible, reasonable and responsive. Agree with me or disagree with me you will always have access to me.

Are they listening?

It bothers me when politicians do not listen and lose the pulse of the average person. I continue to express that the so-called advantage to business that the HST will provide is nonsense. Doing business and running for council in Mississauga's Ward 9, I am frequently getting strong opinions everywhere I go. Common people have had enough of being over taxed! Why would I possibly think that taking more disposable income out of my guests pockets is a good idea?

Open The Books!

I am just amazed at our Federal MP's! They resist having their office budgets along with their expenditures made public. This is completely unacceptable to me. As a small business owner I am constantly aware of the public trust of tax monies, yet where is the public trust when it comes to our MP's and how they handle our hard earned funds? After all, it's our money.
When in public office, any public office, your representative works for you. I believe we need people in politics who will not forget who they work for.