THIS IS BIZARRE

One would think that the sanctity of our electoral process would be front and centre. It is after all the basis of our alleged democratic system of government. If it is then why does it tale an individual citizen to haul miscreants into court rather than our very well paid police and our Crown Prosecutors? Why when given evidence and testimony clearly indicating contraventions of either provincial legislation or even of a judicial order; do our judicial authorities fail to act?

If it is a simple trespass, theft or vandalism both the police and Crown jump right to it with charges being laid and prosecution and trial following in due course. Why when it involves the Municipal Elections Act or even a Superior Court ruling that has been blatantly violated, does the Police and Crown shrug their shoulders? Citizens should be expected to inform, advise and provide evidence within their capabilities and knowledge of the matter. They should not be expected to navigate the intentionally user unfriendly judicial system which certainly appears to be awkward, stilted and overly complex; primarily to keep lawyers in high paid employment.

The mayor of one of our regional Townships was reinstated to her position 2 1/2 years ago CONDITIONAL upon her filing a FULL and COMPLETE Financial Statement. This she did not do. That which she filed still did not capture all of her election expenses. This was clearly pointed out, with evidence, to the local Prosecutor and then to the out of town Prosecutor Mr. Kelly. I will state that in my opinion he was a serious disappointment compared to the next Prosecutor Mr. Carnegie who at least went out of his way to thank and congratulate the citizen (moi) who had brought this matter to his attention.

The ongoing situation in Woolwich Township has been an eye opener to me. Another councillor it turns out has likely been making decisions, lobbying other councillors and overall been in a position of trust and authority for many years all illegally. The law says that he must file Financial Statements after each election. The legal penalty is forfeiture of his position AND he is not allowed to run in the next election. Wow! One woolwich Councillor has filed a grand total of two Financial statements after running successfully in FIVE municipal elections. How the hell does he keep his seat? Collusion amongst his peers , municipal staff and the provincial authorities is my opinion on the matter. This is beyond a disgrace and is third world country democracy.