Coun. Babcock?

Kudos to Laura Babcock for an outstanding commentary about the state of our city council. She precisely articulates what most Hamilton residents feel or should feel about our city council. All of these extremely costly scandals in recent years have diminished our trust or respect of current councillors. There are far too many long-term councillors who have a sense of arrogance and entitlement. This includes my Ward 14 councillor who I have twice written to thank him for his past accomplishments and request that he step aside.

This is an election year and a time for change that could hopefully restore transparency and trust. Hamilton deserves more than the same old thinking. I say let’s have Laura Babcock on council — but not for life.

Paul Hamel, Hamilton