The Province of Nova Scotia fast-tracked a grants and contributions program at the end of 2012.
Nova Scotia Moves is a pilot project with higher than usual contribution levels --- up to $200,000 --- as a 50% contribution from the province. The municipal or local level must contribute 25-50% of the cost (in-kind or hard cash).
With only weeks to apply before the first deadline of December 21 --- greater weight was attributed to: "projects or program expansions that are ready for implementation."
At a preliminary meeting a decision was made for County of Kings staff to work quickly with Kentville, New Minas and Wolfville to put together an application to improve active transportation on the old railroad bed that will link Wolfville to Kentville when completed. The Keiran Pathways Society was designated as a key partner with New Minas as the applicant.
This society has been the champion of active transportation in the Annapolis Valley. Its members have generously provided research, policy directives and practical advice. Another example of how integral volunteers are to the quality of life here in Kings County.
The application was completed and submitted by the deadline. Now we all need to keep our fingers crossed and wait for a successful outcome when the application is considered. Since part of the work must be completed by March 31, 2013, news is expected soon. Another application deadline is expected early in 2013.
Sunday 30 December 2012
Friday 21 December 2012
By-Elections in 2 Kings County Districts
Judge Warner in a 24-page ruling has declared the 2012 elections for the position of municipal councillor for District 8 and 11 of the Municipality of the County of Kings void.
In light of incumbents not having to resign their seats on committees during an election period, Justice Warner posed a rhetorical question:
“What mischief is remedied by having volunteers seek a leave of absence?”
A report on the municipality's next steps with respect to special elections (by-elections) will be coming to the January 8, 2013 meeting of Council.
My hope is that the by-elections will be held sooner, rather than later, to ensure that citizens in these two districts are duly and properly represented.
Click here if to read local coverage of the ruling.
Click here if you would like to read the ruling.
In light of incumbents not having to resign their seats on committees during an election period, Justice Warner posed a rhetorical question:
“What mischief is remedied by having volunteers seek a leave of absence?”
A report on the municipality's next steps with respect to special elections (by-elections) will be coming to the January 8, 2013 meeting of Council.
My hope is that the by-elections will be held sooner, rather than later, to ensure that citizens in these two districts are duly and properly represented.
Click here if to read local coverage of the ruling.
Click here if you would like to read the ruling.
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