Welcome to MISSISSAUGAWATCH.
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 George Carlson 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 GEORGE CARLSON
Thank you very much Mr. Acting Mayor. I appreciate the opportunity just to say a few words that may be a slightly different tone than some of the other comments made. I think its sad in a way that its looked as a win-lose here today.
This was a process because we really, as a governing body, find ourselves vexed by the issues were reading about here today. And they havent just started dogging us yesterday at noon. This has been going on for some years.
And weve spent a considerable amount of money trying in our own way to get to the bottom of many of these issues. And in my opinion, I dont think weve been all that successful. And it continues to hang over Council .
And when you read of the divisions on Council, youre mostly talking about Enersource and the issues associated with OMERS and partnerships. So to me, Im delighted that the motion is to delete Madam Mayor from that minor Conflict of Interest, which shes already said she accepts responsibility. That is a nothing-issue as far as this inquiry is concerned
And as far as Im concerned, Explanation Accepted. Forgotten about. That part is a Big Zero to me.
So because its so obvious from the heartfelt response from the folks here today that this appears to be a first-class witch hunt —must be Halloween, were too much into the witch stuff, that we need— This helps to de-focus that and gets us on the other issues which Im afraid the media find a lot less interesting than going after dear old Hazel.
The kind of stuff about governance and ownership and shares puts most people to sleep. I have to agree with you. But, its Big Bucks and we have never properly settled that issue. And I dont know how to do it other than this.
But I think another point of view as well too, the fact that were going to a judge, that speaks volumes to me as a Canadian. I love that we have a country where we can go to an impartial judiciary and say look, weve played with the damn thing for two years and were not lawyers, judges.
And as I said to one resident today, if there was anything going on here, I would not want this group, much as I love them all, to be sitting in judgment of me. This is a non-starter —reat group of people to work with but, this is not a court of law.
So I think sometimes when youre stuck, youre stuck and youve got to get some help from somebody. And for me, thats all this is about and the speculation about politics and whos the Mayor—
I would think, to be honest with you, Carolyn Parrish has lost 20 points in leading this thing because this is not helping her for Mayor at all. And she gettin a lot of advice that brought this because for sure this is costing her votes if she ever were to run for Mayor.
So you may get your wish in that shell never be elected Mayor but we still have to sort out these problems and thats why Im supporting — It has nothing to do with the Mayor. Ive known her —Im trying to think when I first met Hazel, I think I was probably three years old or something. I have no interest in any vexatious action against her.
But by golly, I dont know what else to do. I guess you could hire a consultant —weve done all of the consultants. Weve done, weve asked for outside lawyers and asked for —we need someone who can come in and sort out the stuff and say, heres what you need to do and what/where you went wrong, if we did go wrong. And heres how you can improve it for the future.
Thats all Im voting for and if thats bad, I guess thats bad but thats all I can say about it and I appreciate the opportunity, Mr. Chair
COUNCILLOR NANDO IANNICCA (Acting Mayor):
Thank you. Councillor Mullin [audio fades]
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