Your Views

It remains to be seen how the newly elected provincial NDP government will perform. The party "name" didn't matter, people were just tired of the self- centred, self-serving, arrogant and pretentious regime that was in place.

With the perception of conflict of interest of ex-councillor Prefontaine’s hiring by the city still fresh in the minds of St. Albertans, I find it disconcerting that another conflict of interest issue has appeared in the upcoming by-election.

I write to you today with concerns surrounding the appointment of former councillor Gilles Prefontaine to the role of chief community development officer for the City of St. Albert – which for all intents and purposes is the No.

Like many others, I have been completely captivated by Rachel Notley and the NDP, and their message of hope and transformation during this provincial election.

Once again our elected city representatives come to an ill-considered decision. As a regular user of Perron St. (by auto and bicycle) to get to city hall and the tennis club, it is readily apparent that the current parking arrangement poses quite hazardous situations with doors opening and people exiting their vehicles. To add to this danger with vehicles backing into oncoming traffic is ridiculous and irresponsible.

Dear Mr. Mayor, I'm writing this letter to tell you that you and the rest of city council have got to put the brakes on with your insane spending habits. We don't have the tax base for this sort of spending.

Caught my breath when I reviewed the recent City of St Albert utility bill. I thought I had a leaky faucet. But, on checking further, I see the comment in the Gazette, Your Views, May 2 re: Water water everywhere. Coun.

This is a note to the parents of the kids who trashed our acreage home on Feb. 17. The police believe the suspects arrived by snowmobile while we were wintering in Arizona. They trashed every room in our house looking for money, drugs, whatever they could steal. What did they ultimately get? A few dollars in change, some personal articles of jewelry, a suitcase to carry their 'loot,' and two very ornate Mexican sombreros.

There are days when I just have to shake my head over the machinations of those at city hall who purport to govern on our behalf. Technically, I suppose, Coun. Prefontaine was as entitled as anybody to apply for a cushy, high-paying city job.

Re: “Safety should be paramount” – Gazette, April 18: There’s a good chance you’ve heard of St. Albert’s LoSeCa Foundation, which is a non-profit provider of housing and services for people with disabilities.