Voters are justifiably alarmed at an attempt led by Municipality of North Cowichan Coun. Christopher Justice to modify the Local Area Plan. The LAP was developed by broad community consultation wherein many citizens contributed time and effort. Compromises were made, a plan was adopted and residents made decisions based on the plan.
Newly-elected Coun. Justice says he has problems with the plan and wants changes. This attempt to tinker undermines public confidence in the process. Thankfully, Coun. Tek Manhas has observed that the LAP is based on public engagement but now certain councillors don’t like the plan and are rejecting it.
Don Graham,
Chemainus