Be Afraid, Very Afraid

There was a recent article in the local media about John Podiotis , a 79 years old senior and the suffering he has endured since being the only person evicted from this home of the last 56 years on the south side of Colborne St., to make way for demolition. He had asked for a few more days to facilitate his move. This was denied even though the actual demolition didn't take place until months later. The trauma that all this has caused him has taken a mounting toll on his health. The whole episode is a real blot on Brantford's reputation and one of the most shameful events in Brantford's history. The people involved showed no compassion at all. I don't know how Mark Littell, the head of the South Side task force, can sleep at night for his part in this let alone think he deserves to be Mayor of this city. If the unthinkable happens and he obtains this objective, I fear for everyone living here. No one will be safe from having the same thing happen to them.

If the City decides that for some reason, even if there are no real plans in place, that they want your property don't expect to be treated with any dignity or respect. Even though you may have contributed thousands in taxes, you will be tossed aside, like last weeks garbage, in the City's rush to get its hands on what it wants. Just ask Mr. Podiotis.