I am unsure whether I will attend the City Council meeting on March 1st on this re-zoning application. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time researching this issue, and have written a letter sharing my thoughts. I am also attaching some other documents which I have referenced in my letter. PV 410 Clair Rezoning letter […]
I am writing to express my serious objection to the zoning change of south end in order to build a religious facility in the well developed residential area. First of all, it must be stated clearly that this is not about any kind of race discrimination; this is about objection to build religious facility and […]
The following op-ed appears in the February 19 edition of the Guelph Mercury: I continue to be astounded and troubled by the degree and nature of opposition to a Sikh temple proposed for the south end. A website entitled stop-the-temple has begun, through which its creators are soliciting funds to mount an organized opposition to […]
Everyone at the meeting on February 16th, 2010, said while speaking to each other said, “this will be spun as racism and discrimination”. True to form that is exactly what this City has done. Seems odd the story that appeared on the 17th did not have that spin, yet today, here it is. This is […]
All this kufuffle about the proposed sikh temple in the south end sounds to me like racism/bigotry. I am sure that in any council vote on the matter you will make your decisions based on real criteria – like adequate parking, traffic access etc. I don’t believe the temple proposal ought to be regarded any […]
I was at the Community Meeting last night, which addressed the property of 410 Clair Road East, and I just wanted to speak to a few matters. First and foremost, I was appalled to hear from one of the councilors, that community members had been concerned about Sikh’s being a violent community.
We are writing because we are concerned with a recent PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE that we received. It is in regard to the property known as 410 Clair Road East. This recent notice advised that a “Proposed Church Building”… Sikh Temple is to be constructed in this spot.
I’m writing to seek your assitance in actively helping the Muslim Society find a new site for a place of worship. As expressed by the Mayor at Monday’s meeting, there is absolutely no question as to the society’s right to build a new place of worship, and after listening to their presentation there is little […]
It was a great pleasure to attend your Council meeting this past Monday, and to witness first hand how well the new planning process is working. I was also impressed by the sensitivity and thoughtful exploration that you undertook in exploring what could have been a very difficult discussion. If I may, I would like […]