"Mega-builder" Harold Shipp warns MISSISSAUGA Councillors. Councillor Frank Dale responds

MISSISSAUGAWATCH has been researching City of Mississauga Security's conduct and operations through Freedom of Information since January 2007. Having spent $2,100.00 to date on City Staff emails and documents, we've one HUGE question.

Is the rest of the City of Mississauga as corrupt and unscrutinized as its Security department?

Looks like we just might find out --although MISSISSAUGA BIGGGGGGGGGGGGG MONEY is fighting this judicial review all the way (heh heh) to the bank.

This video begins with Mega-Builder Harold Shipp's $$$warning$$$ to those Councillors who do not bend to his wishes.

The video then documents what Mississauga Councillor Frank Dale said to explain why he courageously voted FOR the judicial inquiry in the face of strong $$$opposition$$$.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

VIDEO INTRODUCTION speaking AGAINST a judicial inquiry. "Mega-builder" HAROLD SHIPP:

If I were sitting there among you, Ladies and Gentlemen, who serve on our Council today, I would be wondering what my position would be one year from now when an election is held and how many of you might have a chance for re-election —IF you proceed with the action you are contemplating now.

MISSISSAUGAWATCH whispers into camera:

Now that's a threat. Isn't that interesting..

DIP TO BLACK (to signify later in the meeting).

COUNCILLOR FRANK DALE:

Thank you Mr. Acting Mayor. I certainly just wanted to make a point, that I want to be clear as a member of Council that I always examine the facts that are before me and weigh them in any decisions that I make as the Councillor. And taking into, of course, the consideration, uh, taking into consideration, the best interests of this great city as well as the community in which I represent.

And I stand behind the position that that I took with respect to the inquiry primarily for the same reasons that Councillor Corbasson eloquently described.

And I do want to make it clear that this was not personal to the Mayor. This was just based on the facts that was presented before us and the recommendations that were before us by outside legal counsel —and reviewing that, and examining that, made that decision. And I stand by, and will support the recommendations that are before us today, with respect to the terms of reference.

I want to be clear though that the decision I make, the decision then—the decision I make today is for no one's political gain.

Jeer from audience

I make this decision because I truly believe it's the right thing to do.

COUNCILLOR NANDO IANNICCA (Acting Mayor):

Thank you Councillor Dale. Councillor Saito... [audio fades]

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News & Politics

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• HAZEL MCCALLION
• CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• HAROLD SHIPP