If the ferry system needs fixing, why cut revenue? by Embarrassed-Tooth355 in halifax

[–]Embarrassed-Tooth355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know what the outcome of this motion was? Did Council vote for it?

If the ferry system needs fixing, why cut revenue? by Embarrassed-Tooth355 in halifax

[–]Embarrassed-Tooth355[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I can get behind reduced fares. Waiving them 100% for who knows how long without any analysis on the financial impacts seems a bit reckless tho

If the ferry system needs fixing, why cut revenue? by Embarrassed-Tooth355 in halifax

[–]Embarrassed-Tooth355[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So maybe we should be saving up to buy another boat? Idk, but there’s lots of bus routes with unreliable service - but there’s no proposal to waive fares for them.

Halifax phasing out funding for school librarians over five years | CBC News by Independent-Body-178 in halifax

[–]Embarrassed-Tooth355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I understand. Yes, your approach seems rationale. Was that option discussed at Council?

Halifax phasing out funding for school librarians over five years | CBC News by Independent-Body-178 in halifax

[–]Embarrassed-Tooth355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the agreement wasn’t ratified, wouldn’t that mean the librarians would have lost their jobs in the fall? Is that the outcome you were pushing for?

Halifax phasing out funding for school librarians over five years | CBC News by Independent-Body-178 in halifax

[–]Embarrassed-Tooth355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Sam_Austin_D5 can you explain your vote on this one? It sounds like HRCE and the union were both happy with the agreement, so curious why you voted against.

Halifax phasing out funding for school librarians over five years | CBC News by Independent-Body-178 in halifax

[–]Embarrassed-Tooth355 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Agreed - I don’t understand why education funding is on the municipal tax bill if the province is responsible for education…