Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
54Imho McIsaac is a bully and has lost the confidence of the people of orillia. It’s clear McIsaac needs to resign .Imagine Whitney Smith had noQuestions when asked? Sure looks like She’s a puppet in the McIsaac gong show .
8- HolidayG
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
44I still don't understand McIsaac's reasoning. If you're going to pose a "hypothetical" that basically spells it all out, why doesn't he just come out and say it? Is he afraid of being sued when the person he calls racist comes after him? And its been a long time since I knew Robert's Rules Of Order, but how can he deny a point of order about himself? I think the majority of Orillians wouldn't have cared who the CAO was or their race as long as they were qualified to do the job & that all the processes were followed properly. Why did the mayor feel inclined to step in for Mr. Singh?These statements only serve to cloud the issue while the mayor tries to paint council as the problem.
5- Danny Galea
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
39The mayor started the night with a jaw dropping accusation. He accused the presenting lawyer of homophobia. How insulting and untrue. Later, he closed the council portion by accusing an un-named councillor of racism. He told us, in his 'hypothetical' rant, that he simply had to get strong mayor powers to save us all from certain ruin! He said the hiring committee didn't follow the rules and didn't hire the most qualified candidate, AND were racist in their job search.His tactics last night to discredit the presenting lawyer and our council failed. He only proved that he has no leadership skills and has only disdain for council and residents. Does he believe we will say 'Oh, we see now why you needed these powers. You are so smart, smarter than anyone else.'Lastly, his scripted supporters told us how SMP helped us with the ice storm. So strange because the mayor told us months ago his didn't use SMP for the storm. All in all, last night the mayor further disgraced himself.
5- Magiccat
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
38Really rich of Mayor McIsaac to admonish someone for making homophobic remarks when he himself made a disgusting sexual reference to a constituent who got up to speak at a recent meeting. “It’s like hugging your sister, it feels good but it’s not going anywhere” Mayor McIsaac gives strong bully vibes and was way out of line in terminating the new CAO.
5- Susan Wright
Province approves demolition of HRC buildings, OKs new OPP Academy
39This makes me so very sad. Both my husband and I worked there for many years and we treated the residents with dignity. They were like our family. Neither of us witnessed any abuse in our 30 plus years there. We wouldn't have tolerated it. I can say, I am tired of everyone being tarred and feathered with the same brush! I loved my job and the residents there. No matter what happens on that property in the future, we will cherish our great times working at HRC !!
2- SunshineCityGal
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
9Laughable that only 50 people showed up, probably half of them family or friends of councillors, others there were there because they didn’t have anything else to do and looking for cheap entertainment,’ If the meeting had been about an injured kitten the place would have been packed,,So what was accomplished ? Probably nothing other then spending money at at warp speed. ( five thousand $ for a lawyer to just listen in ) 🥲You have to love politicians , especially when they are pretty much infighting about petty politics and just wanting the be heard, after all there is an election coming up.
30- Grouchy
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
34The mayor just gets worse every time he opens his mouth over these powers.
5- Sussan
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
33Either in the hypothetical situation and the actual situation. It doesn't matter. It looks bad on the city.
2- Delta 6 Mike
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
30"What if you have councillors who've never hired anyone before ... what if councillors rejected a ranking system because they are biased against the more qualified candidate."- I'd ask how the ranking system was developed, and for evidence or justification for the belief of bias against a "more qualified candidate"."What if there was a racial animus introduced by one councillor ... and the city would be guaranteed a trip to the Human Rights Tribunal?"- I'd once again ask for evidence of the comments that were racially animus. The comments would have likely been made in closed chambers, and there should be a record of what was said.- I'd also ask why, if the Mayor hypothetically felt a council member introduced racial animosity, no action was taken at the time - surely such actions would go against the policies and procedures required/expected of Council.It's hypothetical only for protecting yourself from accusatory statements.
4- CallMeJ
'It's stigmatizing': Outreach vans ticketed, benches removed in Orillia
28Wow. Hard to be proud of your city that tickets outreach vehicles serving our vulnerable population. And removes benches so people can pretend we don't have unhoused and/or housing and food secure people trying to survive. Poor Linda must feel her back is really against it with this happening while she is literally trying to keep people alive.
4- we'll see
'It's stigmatizing': Outreach vans ticketed, benches removed in Orillia
31Has anyone considered the fact that removing benches at a bus stop can be problamatic for a disabled person waiting for a bus?
1- retired optimist
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
31I don't nessisarily have a fundamental problem with strong Mayor powers. But I feel that in every instance that a mayor feels it nessisary to use those powers, it's incumbent upon that mayor to clearly articulate the rationale directly to the public. In going around the council mechanisms, the mayor is now directly responsible for that decision, and it's up to the electorate to decide the fate of that mayor in the next election.This 'hypothetical' that was floated may give some insight into what happened, but it's not clear enough.My message to all mayor's is: clearly articulate your strong mayor decisions to the public.
- R. Baxter
Province approves demolition of HRC buildings, OKs new OPP Academy
25Wow 175 acres… great spot for new hospital
5- Terry W. Sudeyko
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
26Hypothetical: What of someone runs for mayor, or council, and they have no experience hiring/firing people? I'd they are elected, then the electorate decided they are competent and capable of making decisions in all matters council need to deal withThis stinks to high heaven. Deflect, deny, pr pound the table.
3- Patrick Reid
Public urged to weigh in as Orillia faces $254M capital shortfall
28Money saving ideas:- Tell the County to get their budget under control and that Orillia isn’t going to increase its contribution- Tell the OPP to get their budget under control. The money we pay does not equate to the “service” we receiveMoney generating idea:- Enforce your bylaws. I know of at least one short term rental property that just keeps getting insignificant warnings instead of any type of significant monetary penalty
- Derick.Lehmann
Province approves demolition of HRC buildings, OKs new OPP Academy
22This is the perfect spot for our new Orillia hospital. A hurting place turned into a healing place.
6- GMetz
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
24Good points. Let's hope this is not the last we hear about the mayor's racism accusation. That is so serious.Interestingly, last night the mayor accused the presenting lawyer of homophobia because the lawyer used the words 'namby pamby' in a previous statement. Mayor McIsaac should use Google. Namby pamby actually means weak, silly or overly sentimental - I would put this right back on the mayor - is this what he thinks of gay men and because of this, was projecting???
4- Magiccat
'It's stigmatizing': Outreach vans ticketed, benches removed in Orillia
22Our mayor continues to disappoint! As someone who lives in the area, how about city officials do a better job ensuring garbage and recycling bins are emptied regularly? How often I walk by and they are overflowing with trash. That is not accumulated over one day, or by one specific population. The entitlement of our mayor who clearly has not had to use such resources is appalling. These folks are vulnerable and the city continues to take away and dignity they might have left.
5- A different view Of things
Province approves demolition of HRC buildings, OKs new OPP Academy
26I agree, all history has some good bad and ugly, HRC was not unique in that way. We appreciate what you did for the residents.
- HappyGuy
Did mayor blow the lid off CAO firing controversy with 'hypothetical' scenario?
21He sure does, that was a $5000. rope we just bought , this election can’t come soon enough.
4- Studio 38
