I appeal to you to reverse…

I appeal to you to reverse the proposed legislation on the grounds that it is anti-democratic, a waste of taxpayers dollars, and will not meet the goals of reduce traffic gridlock. As a politician who has campaigned tirelessly both on City Council and as Premier to reduce waste in government spending, I am shocked that you would waste millions of dollars to rip up work that has taken months and years to plan and build. These local planning decisions have not been made hastily - they have been made after a significant period of assessment and many consultations considering all points of view. Local businesses have endured the disruption of construction while changes were being made. Do not force them to endure more disruptions by ripping out the work that was just implemented. This is completely counterproductive and the very kind of wasteful decision that you have so strongly criticized. Respect the democratic process and local jurisdiction. If there are concerns from a provincial level, work in partnership with the municipality to address them.

I want my Premier to be a bold, forward-thinking leader, that is willing to stand by decisions that create healthier, safer communities with cleaner air, and take our responsibility seriously to future generations to reduce emissions. There will always be resistance to change, but with the right incentives of an excellent bicycle infrastructure, efficient transit that is well connected throughout the city and GTA, we can build communities and a province that attract people and business from around the world. Look at the world's leading cities and regions and what they are doing - biking infrastructure has done wonders and reduced congestion in their downtown cores. That is the way of the future, not building more highways or preserving a concrete jungle. Be bold Premier Ford, and be the leader future generations will look back proudly on.