Deputy Basil (Not) Acting Mayoral!

Baz we know you want to be Mayor, but you'll have to wait until 2010 for the voters of Ramara to decide your worthiness, for that role. But don't hold your breath. Your antics at the Dec. 10th. meeting proved your just not up to the task!

Last night, for the 3rd time Deputy Basil (Da BAZ) auditioned to be Mayor when he chaired the committee meeting, that was debating his proposed changes to the township's Roads Capital Budget. For the 3rd. time he was unable to prevent a meeting from falling into chaos and quickly spiraled out of control. Da BAZ was unable or unwilling to take charge. His voice raised 3 octives, and words came out of his month so fast, as the pressure was clearly to him. Finally like a spoiled child who wasn't allowed to have his way Da BAZ pulled a "suck" picked up his bat and ball and ran home. There are not traits for someone I would want for my Mayor!

Anyone who thinks he would make a credible leader for the township, need think again and do their homework. If Da BAZ couldn't handle last night's affair, he sure as hell won't be able to take charge of a real emergency, if a real one were to occur in the township.

The meeting opened with comments my Mayor Duffy regarding an article by a concerned ratepayer, like myself who attends most council meetings. The author put much of the blame for council's dysfunctionality on Mayor Duffy. From his opening statement I could see the Mayor was hurt by the article. Unfortunately the author couldn't have been more wrong. Last night he was at the meeting and witnessed, like myself how poorly Da BAZ handled events during his moment in the spotlight. There is a relationship between the article's author and Da BAZ as they tend have discussions during the intermission break. I do not support the author's claims that Mayor Duffy is soley to blame for his perceived ineffectiveness, of Ramara Council.

If you want to find blame for the dysfunction, look to Comrade Ricky. His influence over council is the result of this council's inability or unwillingness to challenge Comrade Ricky authority. Da BAZ stated last night, "Mr. (Comrade Ricky) Bates works for us. Council does not work for him!" It couldn't be further from the truth, and demonstrates the huge credibility gap between what council says and what council does!

Comrade Ricky's influence was all over the proposed Road's Capital Budget. Comrade Ricky is not a member of council, but he found a stooge in Da BAZ, who was willing to be his voice! Shouldn't Da BAZ be the voice of his electors on council?

Last night everyone in attendence would have seen Da BAZ talking and Comrade Ricky's lips moving. Da BAZ may as well just take a seat on Comrade Ricky's if he desires to become his "MINI-ME"!

Together Ricky and Da BAZ are attempting a coup of this council. Clrs. White and O'Donnell saw it! Mayor Duffy knows it! Who else is going to step up and provide the final vote to prevent it? It won't be either Clrs. Neher or Appleby, as they are weak and ineffective, vulnerable to the charms of Comrade Ricky. The leaves Clr. Kahler. Was he offended enough by that antics of Da BAZ? Is he smart enough to see the scheming of Comrade Ricky? The fate of the township is in your hands!

Stakeholders in Ramara should not blame Mayor Duffy for council's dysfunctionality. He is being subverted by the actions of Comrade Ricky and his puppet, Deputy Basil.