Citizens of Burlington demand their City Council to fulfill their appointed duties by advocating for local residents, rather than external organizations.
The swimming club Burlington Aquatic Devilrays, a long-standing fixture in the community, is facing an uncertain future as city council deliberates over the allocation of swimming pool space.
The pool space previously utilized by the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays is now being used by an organization operating in multiple cities, including Hamilton, Waterdown, Dundas, Ancaster, and Stoney Creek. This change has led to a significant decrease in the club's membership due to a lack of swimming pool space.
Some councillors have expressed concerns about the management of the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays, but no serious issues have been found. In light of these concerns, Councillor Kearns has proposed an audit of the procedure used in allocating swimming pool space. However, the person who will request this audit has not been specified.
The people running the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays as volunteers are planning to pressure City Council to reverse the decision about swimming pool space allocation. The citizens of Burlington are being encouraged to urge City Council to fulfill their duty and address the swimming pool capacity problem.
The allocation of swimming pool capacity in Burlington is causing problems for residents, with some councillors stating that the downright incompetence in this area is hurting people in Burlington. Despite these concerns, Mayor Meed Ward and Councillors Galbraith, Kearns, Nisan, Stolte, Sharman, and Bentivegna have remained silent on the issue.
The audit, initially scheduled for September, has been moved to October. The outcome of the audit is uncertain, and a delay could be unfortunate. If the audit finds issues with the current allocation process, it could lead to a reevaluation of the decision to take away the swimming pool space from the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays.
The Burlington Aquatic Devilrays, a local swimming club that has been operating for 40 years, could be close to ending its existence if the city council does not address the swimming pool space issue. The club's fate remains uncertain as the city council continues to focus on city issues.
