Here is the copy of the email I sent on Sunday , no response. I have read enough to conclude that Colleen should have known better. A 50/50 at a Stag and Doe , big deal, we are not the morality police. I think it is different for a councillor. A new candidate can be forgiven for making what seems like an innocent mistake. Not a re-elect campaign.
It bothered me when she pointed her finger at a business person from the community and shouted him down about what comes down to rules and standards.
If a licence was given for this then tsk tsk on the Town as that is a bigger problem.
Again, I gave every opportunity for a response or explanation, in writing. Pat Brown Challenged everyone to list their campaign contributors a week before the election, that is why I went on a line by line search, it was there the whole time and no one really bothered but of course this stuff does not come up until the next election. This blog did not open until 2007 I think then it was the byelection that took the focus. We will monitor this stuff better now that’s for sure!
Boy this blog is not making me any best friends right now! It bothers me more because this is my new ward area.
Hello Colleen, (Sent on early Sunday afternoon)
Based on something said at the debate I decided to go back and look at statements filed regarding donations.
I noticed you had a 50/50 draw and recorded funds received from it. We were going to have one at our school once but decided not to because it was just too strict in terms of how the money could be spent, they needed to know exactly how the funds would be allocated, basically it was too much trouble to bother.
As you know SCC’s have charitable numbers, a campaign is not a charitable organization .
Just curious how you were able to hold one or if not the actual holder of the 50/50 be the beneficiary of a 50/50 .
Can you let me know as soon as possible please.
Just want to point out, unlike some bloggers, I will at least attempt to get an answer before coming to a conclusion.
Thanks
Karem