Lagoon City, Bayshore Village and Brechin Demand a Voice in Decision-Making


Lagoon City, Bayshore Village and Brechin Demand a Voice in Decision-Making
The Issue
Dear Neighbours,
We're rallying our communities to address an urgent matter: possible rate increases for sewage treatment in Lagoon City, Bayshore Village, and Brechin. It is possible that these could have been or could be avoided.
This petition is our collective voice asking the Township of Ramara to pause any rate hikes until we've had a chance to understand how we got here and the options open to us now that we are here. It's not just about avoiding higher bills—it's about ensuring our voices are heard and respected in decisions that affect our community – whether you are impacted by this particular decision or not.
Your signature means standing together for transparency, fairness, and the right to be part of the conversation. Let's show the strength of our community by demanding open discussions before decision-making. Sign and share to make our collective voice impossible to ignore.
To: Township of Ramara
From: Residents of Lagoon City, Bayshore Village, and Brechin
Subject: Holding Off Any Sewage Treatment Rate Increases or Levies Until Transparent Review
We're asking for a pause on any rate increases until we've had a clear talk.
Here's the situation:
As residents, we are not happy about potential rate increases for sewage treatment without fully understanding the reasons behind these costs. We're not pointing fingers, but we believe in fairness and transparency. Let's not rush into raising rates until we've had open discussions about the decisions and operations that led to these financial needs and the funding options available.
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Council of the Township of Ramara to act now to:
- Halt any rate hikes until we've had transparent, open discussions about the sewage treatment costs.
- Facilitate clear and honest communication about the sewage situation and options.
- Facilitate active involvement of residents in deciding on the use of community grants.
*Please ensure you edit the default location when signing (not Orillia)
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The Issue
Dear Neighbours,
We're rallying our communities to address an urgent matter: possible rate increases for sewage treatment in Lagoon City, Bayshore Village, and Brechin. It is possible that these could have been or could be avoided.
This petition is our collective voice asking the Township of Ramara to pause any rate hikes until we've had a chance to understand how we got here and the options open to us now that we are here. It's not just about avoiding higher bills—it's about ensuring our voices are heard and respected in decisions that affect our community – whether you are impacted by this particular decision or not.
Your signature means standing together for transparency, fairness, and the right to be part of the conversation. Let's show the strength of our community by demanding open discussions before decision-making. Sign and share to make our collective voice impossible to ignore.
To: Township of Ramara
From: Residents of Lagoon City, Bayshore Village, and Brechin
Subject: Holding Off Any Sewage Treatment Rate Increases or Levies Until Transparent Review
We're asking for a pause on any rate increases until we've had a clear talk.
Here's the situation:
As residents, we are not happy about potential rate increases for sewage treatment without fully understanding the reasons behind these costs. We're not pointing fingers, but we believe in fairness and transparency. Let's not rush into raising rates until we've had open discussions about the decisions and operations that led to these financial needs and the funding options available.
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Council of the Township of Ramara to act now to:
- Halt any rate hikes until we've had transparent, open discussions about the sewage treatment costs.
- Facilitate clear and honest communication about the sewage situation and options.
- Facilitate active involvement of residents in deciding on the use of community grants.
*Please ensure you edit the default location when signing (not Orillia)
588
The Decision Makers
Petition created on February 8, 2024