Our golf courses aren't for sale - sign the petition!
January 06, 2012 at 8:42 PM
CUPE Local 500 is calling on all members, activists, friends and supporters to join OURS, (Outdoor Urban Recreational Spaces) in taking a stand to stop the sale and development of Winnipeg's city-owned golf courses.
At the January City Council meeting, Councillors Orlikow and Gerbasi moved a motion to create a proper process for public input and guidance on our golf course lands. A procedural manoeuvre was used to debate it immediately, effectively killing the motion and preventing it from being referred to a public committee process where people could have had a chance to be heard.
Both Councillors Orlikow and Gerbasi tried again to move a motion at the recent City Centre Community Committee which called for "a thorough public consultation process, including community and non-profit organizations as well as all interested stakeholders and citizens, regarding present and alternative uses of golf courses."
On February 14, this motion was basically squashed when members of the Standing Committee on Property and Development ruled the motion out of order. The 20 or so delegations registered to speak were sent home without being heard.
We believe this motion was in order and could have been heard and referred back to the Alternate Service Delivery Committee or Executive Policy Committee. In light of the above,
OURS, (Outdoor Urban Recreational Spaces) is taking a stand to stop the sale and development of Winnipeg's city-owned golf courses.
Current Actions!
Please take action by signing the on-line petition. These petitions will be delivered to the Mayor's office asking for genuine and timely public consultation regarding the sale and development of nature spaces, riverbank spaces, and parks.
Spread the word!
- Tell all your friends, family, work colleagues what is happening.
- Forward the link to the petition to others and ask for their support.
