Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Island families need support:


I was tired and cold when I arrived home late last night so am combining the two entries. Yesterday, May 8, I traveled in the downtown area, Brophy Avenue and on Central Street. People are asking why a new school will be built in Startford when there is space in other schools and we need resources for the schools we already have. Another question is where does that put the new gym and renovations for Elm Street School on the priority list?

Today I was in St. Eleanors and on Elm and Tower Streets. The tax assessments are out and people's bills are up again. People are asking "Where will this end?" Those on assistance and/or disability supports are penalized if they take the initiative to make a few extra dollars when all they are trying to do is what any parent wants to do - give their children money to go to a movie, get them new summer footwear or provide them with money to go to the school cafeteria as a special treat. Families are our greatest assest and a Liberal government will stand behind them.

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