City Representatives in Burlington Should Prioritize Local Citizens Over Outside Organizations They Were Elected to Serve.
In the heart of Burlington, Ontario, a swimming club with a rich 40-year history, the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays, finds itself in a precarious position. The club, which has been a staple of the community, is facing the possibility of closure due to the unavailability of swimming pool space.
The pool space previously used by the Devilrays is no longer at their disposal, leaving the club's future hanging in the balance. The current situation has caused concern among its members and the wider community, as the lack of pool space is causing harm to people.
City Council in Burlington, comprising Mayor Meed Ward and Councillors Galbraith, Kearns, Nisan, Stolte, Sharman, and Bentivegna, have remained silent on the issue. However, Councillor Kearns has proposed an audit of the procedure that was followed in the allocation of swimming pool space, citing concerns about the process.
On September 18, 2025, Councillor Kearns requested an audit of the procurement procedures for the swimming pool capacity in Burlington. If it takes place, it is planned to be conducted in the first quarter of 2026. However, there is no certainty that the audit or potential reversal of the decision will actually happen.
Meanwhile, the membership of the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays has plummeted due to the unavailability of swimming pool space. The people running the club, despite concerns about management quality, have shown nothing of serious concern in conversations with the organization.
City Council is being urged to reverse the decision made by the department that handles procurement matters. The club's President has been muzzled, adding to the public pressure for Council to take action.
Notably, the pool time in Burlington is being given to an organization that operates in multiple locations, including Hamilton, Waterdown, Dundas, Ancaster, and Stoney Creek. This has raised questions about the fairness of the allocation process.
As the future of the Burlington Aquatic Devilrays hangs in the balance, the issue of the allocation of swimming pool capacity has become a matter of public concern in Burlington. The club, which has been a pillar of the community for 40 years, could be close to ending its existence. Public pressure on City Council is essential to encourage them to do their job and potentially reverse the decision.
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