Since 2003, when our area was amalgamated, our taxes increased with nothing gained. We do not have sidewalks, street lights, a library, a community centre or a park to utilize close to our neighbourhood. For 17 years we have paid more taxes then when we were part of Tecumseh and no additional services in return. Why wasn’t that “extra money” from new city taxpayers set aside for local improvements to infrastructure?

At the April 4, 2020 meeting, the chair stated that because of the large volume of calls and emails regarding this proposed amendment that Councillor McKenzie should meet to discuss concerns with the residents and planners. This agenda item was then motioned to defer by Councillor Sleiman and seconded by Councillor Holt. The entire roll call supported the deferral. Councillor McKenzie has not reached out to the residents of his ward as a whole to date.

We would like an opportunity to be heard and listened to as tax payers.

Thank you,

Barry and Judy Dunbar

Cc: Councillor McKenzie – kmckenzie@citywindsor.ca

PS...We are long time residents of Baseline Road and we take pride in our property. For 36 years, we have taken care of City property known as Fairburn Ave which joins our property line. This has been at our expense. Grass cut and trees planted. We moved into Sandwich South, got sold to Tecumseh and then sacrificial lambs to Windsor. We have received NOTHING from the City of Windsor except for higher taxes. It is beyond time that the City does something for this street. We live close to a large commercial area and yet we receive nothing .... internet has to be through Bell Canada, no alternatives.