Comment 120378

By kevlahan (registered) | Posted October 27, 2016 at 16:20:53 in reply to Comment 120375

The fact that Council had to consult two lawyers to tell them the obvious (and that even then one anti-LRT councillor rejected their expert opinion) shows that there are some Councillors who are desperate to find to find a way to undo their decisions.

This is a political process, and people need to be aware of the issues and facts. This article is just pointing out that the motions Council supported mean they have already agreed to work with the Metrolinx in good faith to build LRT. But that doesn't mean it will necessarily happen!

For example, it is not out of the realm of possibility that some Councillors might be willing to risk a lawsuit, or paying back tens of millions of dollars, just to avoid the difficulties of LRT construction.

The reason that we still have an LRT project, and got the $1 billion in funding, is due in no small part to the "YesLRT echo chamber" producing echoes in the provincial government and among the residents of Hamilton. Ted McMeekin said as much at the funding announcement, and the fact that 90% of the emails and telephone calls to the Mayor support LRT obviously makes a difference.

Comment edited by kevlahan on 2016-10-27 16:24:30

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