Community Questions

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7 questions — sorted by most supported

This question is for Warren, Dale and Paula. Why do you have such concern about The protection of provincial (crown) land. Are you afraid that this protection will run interference with Municipality Land use bylaws?

Linda Harris-Rioux · Jul 26, 2026

Please tell me why Hartz Point and lands on the 103 was purchased? What made the council decide these lands were a necessary investment without a plan and public input?

Nancy Policastro · Jul 27, 2026

Warren you claim there is already enough protected land in Shelburne County and site Bowers Meadows. However, Bowers Meadows is mostly bog and not a place for recreational activities. If protected, Sandy Point Crown land is recreational for our community. In addition, like Bowers, Sandy Point Crown land captures C02 emissions, provides wildlife habitat AND protects our precious water source. That is, of course, it’s not developed but protected.

Nancy Policastro · Jul 27, 2026

Warren you stated 51% of land protected when in reality Mr. C. Smith stated and I quote, "30%". Will you correct your false information with a public apology at your next monthly meeting?

Linda Harris-Rioux · Jul 27, 2026

Does council realize and acknowledge that there was no cost/benefit analysis for a $1.45 million purchase? Looking back, does council acknowledge that spending $1.45 million for a land purchase without a cost/benefit analysis was a mistake? You can hear the CAO admit this and further admit that there is no plan for the land in this clip: https://youtu.be/WhnLCgyRQYw

Anonymous · May 25, 2026

Councillor Thorburne Irvine posted on FB that each councillor receives $5,000 yearly to allocate funds within their community. How are the councilors spending their $5,000 this year? Past years? This is the first time I have heard about this program.

Anonymous · Jul 28, 2026

Councillor Thorburn Irvine posts on FB daily, and sends out newsletters, etc. What are the other councilors doing in “their community”? For instance, what does Heidi Wagoner do for Jordan Bay? We never hear anything from anyone other than Thorburn Irvine,

Anonymous · Jul 28, 2026