Thanbks for the kind words Chris! Very much appreciated!
And yes, this has very much been a struggle thus far. Even with the Tseshaht Band coming out with loudly voiced dissaproval, the Town Council is baltently ignoring the controversy, and plunging forward with plans to accomodate the development. Crazy! We do have a strong group here, but as always, could use a little external signs of support to hopefully carry the matter through to it's rightful conclusion.
And in related matters...
Seem Chief Sayers' own people might be getting fed up with being the center of controversy:
Alberni Valley News
WEB EXTRA-
Sayers defeated in Hupacasath electionBy Wawmeesh G. Hamilton - Alberni Valley News
Published: April 02, 2009 9:00 PM
Updated: April 03, 2009 10:33 AM
Judith Sayers has been defeated as chief councillor of the Hupacasath First Nation.
Challenger Shaunee Casavant garnered 70 votes in her first bid for office, and is the tribe’s new chief councillor. Sayers earned 61 votes.
For the two councillor positions, Steven Tatoosh won his first bid for office by taking 97 votes. Incumbent Warren Lauder also won another term with 87 votes. Second incumbent Tom Tatoosh placed out of the running with 52 votes.
Sayers served as chief councillor since first winning in 1995, and remains the tribe’s chief treaty negotiator.
There were 130 votes cast in total. Over 30 people voted from off reserve- one of the highest counts in tribe history. There was one spoiled ballot in the count for councillor.
Watch the Alberni Valley News for updates to this breaking story
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/albernivalleynews/breaking_news/42370277.htmlOne can hope that newly elected chief Shaunee Casavant will be a tad more reasonable to deal with, and consider realistic options to the marina site for their aspirations.
Town Council is still bucking the popular trend on this matter, and has announced it is carrying on with the re-zoning discussions to allow construction to occur at the marina. Seems they isn't quite getting the message it seems. So, it's still worth a letter or two if you haven't already... The more support obviously the better chance we have of seeing this through with some smattering of common sense!
Cheers,
Nog