Council’s first big test - Patty Higgins scores an “Epic Fail”

After weeks of debate and discussion, the vote finally took place to determine if the city would proceed with a land sale of the old Lantic sugar refinery to Irving Oil.

This vote passed 9 - 1.  This decision by council was made easier because of the amazing show of support from the community.

I was quite relieved when I heard that it did pass.  This really was the first major test for the new council and it showed that they did listen to the community - at least most did.  Patty Higgins managed to achieve an “Epic Fail” with her vote against.

Higgins, who blames every problem in the world on the “big corporations”, explained that it would be better for the city to keep the land because someday we might be able to build something as lovely as the Sydney Opera House.  Yes, that was her actual reason for voting against this deal.

Let’s hope that the councillors that did listen, keep listening, and that Patty will start.  Otherwise, it could be a very long four years.