Welcome to the official blog of
the Amherstburg Taxpayers Association. Recently, some members have begun a
dialogue on social media voicing their concerns about transparency and their
participation in discussions related to the ATA in an official capacity. Having
been formed approximately 10 days ago at the time of this post, we as the
Directors of the ATA are absolutely delighted with the outpouring of support
and suggestions for this nascent association.
The Taxpayers are talking and…
“We hear YOU!”
The current purpose of this blog is to release official
information about the Amherstburg Taxpayers Association, such as scheduled
meetings for our members, recorded minutes of said meetings, and to be used as
an official platform where Amherstburg taxpayers and Taxpayers alike can raise
any issues, comments, concerns, or questions with the Board of Directors via official
email. A post with the official email and preferred correspondence will soon
follow.
While we as Directors felt it necessary to best address any and
all concerns brought to our attention over the past 10 days, we believe that
this blog will serve as a nexus of information for all Amherstburg Taxpayers.
Considering transparency and accountability, the Board did
arrange an immediate, special meeting on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 9 am. The
outcome of that meeting is this blog. A post of the minutes of that meeting
will soon follow.
As we are committed to espousing the democratic process, the
content and function of this blog are subject to the questions, discussion, and
approval of the Taxpayers. As it stands, this is an interim channel of
communication for the ATA, created solely at the behest of the Board of
Directors in the name of expediency.
J. Brodie Timms-Fryer, Director
J. Brodie Timms-Fryer, Director