We are opposed to the York1…

We are opposed to the York1 dump proposal at Dresden, Ontario and to the changes by the Ford government to allow and facilitate this dump to operate in the location as indicated in the York1 application.

The dump will be located within approx 1km of the Town of Dresden and waterways that will not only affect Dresden but larger communities along the way.

We have been told that the increased size of the proposed dump could result in as many as 700 transport trucks coming and going from the facility.

The area is a farming community which should be protected from waste contamination, odors, traffic congestion, infrastructure wear and tear all which will result in a significant financial burden to the communities and population affected by such a poor choice of location for a dump of this nature.

Please, if this must occur, ensure that the health, safety and wellbeing of those that this dump will affect is top priority by requiring a full Environmental Assessment as to the legitimacy of York1's (and any subsidiaries) proposal.

Also, it was recently disclosed that associates and Family members of persons related to York1 (and any subsidiaries), have made significant financial donations to the Premier, his party and elected members (per election financial records) which we can only deduce were done in hopes of obtaining a favorable decision (rubber stamp) to this proposal. This is not only unethical but adds to the misinformation, lack of transparency and deception our community membets have uncovered during their research of York1, its associates and the Ford government regarding this dump proposal. The lives and livelihoods of the Dresden community are at stake if the proper channels are not followed and the rules of law are not applied accordingly to ensure that the outcome of this proposal is decided in the best interests of everyone involved.

Those making the final decision of this proposal should in fairness, come in person to observe the location of this proposed dump and it's proximity to waterways and the Town of Dresden.

Premier Ford has spoken out on record that if the people don't want this, that they shouldn't have to have it forced upon them. We are hoping that he is a man of his word but his record of saying one thing and doing another is evident and worrisome.