Most of this increase was due to a retro payment because the Ford government stifled salaries - it’s certainly not because teacher-salaries are ‘ballooning’. Your title is very misleading.
I respect that the OPP’s prescience was requested. They did their job. But, the only threat at that meeting was Chirico…the one who willingly stole from the taxpayers and continues to defend his actions.
Despite the fact that Chirico had ‘already made the purchases’, Severino could have refused signing off. It’s unfortunate that he ultimately did exactly wgat Chirico wanted - but, at the end of the day, he’s the CAO, and he has a financial responsibility to the public….not the Mayor.
Minister of Education: left university before graduating in History and Political Science - finished his degree much later through correspondence courses. Zero experience in the education system…zero experience in the schoolsystem….zero experience in the classroom.
Wondering why my comment was deleted…Your headline is very misleading. The increase in salaries was due to a retro payment - let’s be clear. And, the reason for the retro payment was because the Ford government stifled any increase in salary which was unlawful.
North Bay is the 5th city per 100,000 (population) for opioid deaths, but sure, let’s focus on short-term rentals. Not to mention, our Council made significant headlines last year due to our Mayor’s fraudulent behaviour, but hey, let’s look at short-term rentals. Btw, has he been removed as Mayor, yet? Asking for thousands of citizens.
There needs to be an external audit of this very corrupt board. People have come and gone….they aren’t the problem. The problem is who has been there all along.
These laws have to change. Why are these types of tenants protected more than the home-owners? Further, names of tenants in these types of situations should be made public so others can be made aware.