Remove Bucci, Not Trees

The City is proposing to strengthen the existing tree bylaw, so that so many trees will not be destroyed on a whim. And even before this measure is finalized and brought before council, Bradford, Bucci and Martin are against it.

Mr. Bucci worries that this will take away people's property rights, even comparing it to the draconian measures in the novel 1984. Yet, the City already puts all kinds of restrictions on what can be done on private property ( the storing or derelict vehicles, the raising of fowl, etc) under the Property Standards Bylaw. And how about the seizure of property by expropriation and the eviction of long time residents all in the names of presumed progress? Seems a little more serious than not being able to cut down a tree.

Under this proposed bylaw, in its current form, residents would not be stopped from removing a tree, if there is a valid reason, they would just have to demonstrate this to the city first.

Trees are vital to a healthy environment and ecological system and help to save energy, but unfortunately are disappearing in Brantford at an alarming rate for no good reason other than people who can't be bothered with them move from place to place leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. A large tree can be destroyed in a few hours but it takes years and years to grow a replacement. Let's remove these deadwood councilors from City Council but not more trees.