Dear Editor:
Re. North Van Council Censures Mayor, April 2.
Not only was Mayor Mussatto's email to the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce inappropriate, it makes it very clear he fears the possible amalgamation of the two districts (which hopefully will happen).
We are paying for two mayors where one would do. Look at the size and development of Surrey run by one mayor (not to mention Vancouver).
The District of North Vancouver's mayor, Richard Walton, is being paid $96,000. City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto is being paid more than $93,000. Our tax dollars could surely do more for us by amalgamating the two districts.
Mayor Mussatto's email was a downright exposure of his fear of losing his position. How can the presentation for amalgamation by the chamber be disrespectful of Mayor Mussatto? The chamber is being sensible and looking for the best use of our tax dollars. Good for the chamber's president, Louise Ranger.
Mayor Mussatto's email of censure to Louise Ranger sounds like the proverbial bully. It's not like the mayor, and the mayor alone, was responsible for the Low Level Road development, as his email suggests.
Who does he think he is to have single-handedly been the one who made it happen? Certainly not mayoral calibre of thought or behaviour.Thank you to the four council members who were not intimidated by Mussatto and voted in criticism of his behaviour.
Florence L. Nicholson
North Vancouver
