jay22 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Posted September 11, 2008 For those who don't know ottawa's library offer free dvds/internet etc.I do think it a ok idea for those who need it.Now i am in a debate with someone i think that the city should offer some free sports services for kids whos parents can really not afford the $400 plus per year.This person claims its not the same and the city can't offer ever service free.Whats everyones thought on this subject. Quote
capricorn Posted September 13, 2008 Report Posted September 13, 2008 If all the services and programs wanted by everyone was provided and funded by the City, property taxes would go through the roof. City council should stick to providing core services, i.e. garbage pick-up, snow removal, road maintenance, police and fire services, etc. Another nice idea would be if they could rid social housing units of cockroaches, bedbugs and other vermin both the multi-legged kind and the two-legged kind. Landlords would not be allowed to get away with neglecting their housing units as is the case with the City of Ottawa. I hope this helps in your debate with the interested party. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
charter.rights Posted September 15, 2008 Report Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) If all the services and programs wanted by everyone was provided and funded by the City, property taxes would go through the roof. City council should stick to providing core services, i.e. garbage pick-up, snow removal, road maintenance, police and fire services, etc. Another nice idea would be if they could rid social housing units of cockroaches, bedbugs and other vermin both the multi-legged kind and the two-legged kind. Landlords would not be allowed to get away with neglecting their housing units as is the case with the City of Ottawa.I hope this helps in your debate with the interested party. In my municipality all the major sports clubs / associations participate in the "Every Child Plays" program. If the parents demonstrate that they can't afford to pay for their child(ren) the club will pick up the tab. There a a few abusers of the system but most of the kids deserve to be in a sports program if they want. BTW as far as slum landlords failing to properly maintain their rental properties, the City of Ottawa is the worse offender. Edited September 15, 2008 by charter.rights Quote “Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being.” Kahlil Gibran “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” Albert Einstein
Leafless Posted September 15, 2008 Report Posted September 15, 2008 In my municipality all the major sports clubs / associations participate in the "Every Child Plays" program. If the parents demonstrate that they can't afford to pay for their child(ren) the club will pick up the tab. There a a few abusers of the system but most of the kids deserve to be in a sports program if they want. Core services is all Ottawa should be funding. Kids should learn how to play sports for FREE, like we used to do. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.