2010 grade: F
2009 grade: D
2008 grade: D
2007 grade: C+
“Most of most of the time Wile is simply in over her head,” I wrote in last year’s report card. “She’s confused, she loses the conversation, she doesn’t understand what’s going on.” Since then, Wile’s shortcomings have slid from “most of the time” down to “all of the time.”
Still, I was tempted to be kind to the nice confused woman, and give her another D. But then Wile became an enthusiastic supporter of “tax reform” (which, if passed, would have added hundreds of dollars to the rent bill of the many apartment dwellers along Lacewood Drive in her district) and gave a long, disjointed speech on why the public should be kept in the dark about council appointments to boards and commissions.
This article appears in Jun 3-9, 2010.
Tim, You are constantly going on and on about how tax reform is so bad. There are a lot of people who live in apartments who get a free ride on taxes. Most homeowners are paying 3-5X more in property taxes than they were 5 years ago. That is what is unfair. Either reduce taxes for homeowners, increase taxes for apartments and ‘lower’ assessed properties or just reduce spending. If people don’t want to spend more on taxes, then they should tell their Councillor to dramatically reduce spending. The City’s budget has doubled since the start of HRM and your children and grandchildren will not be able to afford to live here.
I’d just like to say Wile was probably one of the worst councilors I have ever tried to get in touch with. During my short stay in her riding, I attempted to get in touch with her over the tax reform issue, and I only ever received calls back from her “staff”. I’m glad I don’t have to deal with her anymore.
Halifaxguy— and in that same period, home values have gone up 7% or more in the same time frame, and wages have increased as well. So, perhaps, spending needs to be cut back at home too, eh?
just cut spending,staff,and number of councillors,clearly this is one to go
Pompano
Re:Councillor Outhit
I cannot take exception to your grading of this councillor as I have not attended any meetings nor have I the benefit of TV viewing as I am with Aliant. However his grade could be upgraded if his availability and response to me is an indication of his overall performance.He returns calls promptly and follows up on all matters I have consulted him about.
Incidentally I was surprised that only three councillors have other work interests although I thought Reg Rankin had a service station.
I enjoyed your gradings–good work.