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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
POLICE BID — From Page 1
Councillor Tim Wilkinson answered that emphatically. “For me, it’s pretty obvious, the impact this would have,” he said. “I cannot burden our taxpayers with a 13 per cent increase, especially during COVID,” added Councillor Bill Dunn. Deputy Mayor Larry Verbeke suggested that maybe they put the decision on the ballot in the next election in 2022. “I know people have campaigned for a change,” he said. “So how about putting it on the ballot?” The tax increase would amount to about $223 per household, for houses assessed at about $175,000. With the recent skyrocketing of real estate values, that figure would rise considerably. “We have a difficult decision to make tonight,” said Councillor Trevor Jones. “Would a change in service yield different results?” With a recorded vote, all councillors and the Mayor voted to reject the WPS proposal, with a promise to have discussions with the OPP upper echelon in coming weeks. “We are not reverting to status quo,” said MacDonald. “We will continue to
advocate for transparent, accountable and more than just ‘adequate’ service.” The OPP cost for 2021 is approximately $5.7 million, while WPS came in at $9.5 million, with the OPP required to stay on after the contract expiry under the Police Services Act. Changes to the OPP’s Community Safety Policing Act are due to come into effect in early 2022, which may change the level of service at that point. OPP Regional Commander Glenn Miller issued a statement late last week. “In response to the decision undertaken by the Town of Leamington with regard to policing, Essex County OPP looks forward to working with community leaders and residents in continuing the delivery of dedicated, professional and cost effective policing to the community of Leamington,” he said. “I want to express my thanks for the unwavering hard work and commitment shown by our Leamington OPP members as the municipality moved through this process. I remain immensely proud of our uniform members and civilian employees at our Leamington Detachment.”
Vaccine age lowered to 12 years REGIONAL — As of press time, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has invited all residents aged 12 and over to book their first vaccine appointment. In Chatham-Kent, the age was still standing at 18-plus, but the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit were encouraging the 12-plus group to pre-register for appointments that will begin in
June. As the vaccine rollout continues across the province, the age limits are changing every few days, so please visit your local health unit’s website for up-to-the-minute information. Details are available at Ontario.ca, wechu.org or ckphu.com.
