FWIW, I don't recall anyone who objects to the statues asking for them to be destroyed, just moved to somewhere more appropriate, such as a museum.
Right now, they are outside a municipal admin building, so it's impossible to avoid them if you have business there. It's not a matter of, "If you don't like them, avoid them."
I'm exhausted, and I was only live-tweeting, not actively engaged in the conversation! I think the deferred motion has been moved to the next council meeting, on July 27.
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This evening's council meeting begins at 7pm, following a closed meeting at 6pm. Read the full agenda at calendar.wilmot.ca//townshipcalen…, watch live at , or follow along here 👇
Mayor Armstrong begins proceedings by asking for a moment of reflection and appreciation of Canada Day. He says all of us should learn more about the history and diversity of this shared country.
Coun Pfenning reads the territorial acknowledgement.
Here's the agenda for this evening's council meeting. Most of the items are being carried over from a loooong meeting two weeks ago. Get the full package at calendar.wilmot.ca//townshipcalen…, watch live at youtube.com/c/TownshipofWi…, or follow along here 👇
The mayor gets things started by acknowledging #SeniorsMonth.
The territorial acknowledgement is read by Coun Gerber.
This evening's council agenda looks pretty hefty because it contains three Notices of Motion. Get the full package at bit.ly/3N1WxNT, watch live at , and follow along here 👇
There were two closed meetings preceding this regular council meeting. Brief details are noted in the agenda.
We're running a few minutes late, but Mayor Armstrong gets things started by acknowledging Indigenous History Month and Pride Month.
Mayor Armstrong starts the meeting by mentioning that May 18 will be National Museums Day, and draws attention to Castle Kilbride. (Missed an opportunity to acknowledge the victims of the massacre in Buffalo.)
Coun Gordijk reads the territorial acknowledgement.