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March 31, 2004
CITY HALL RALLY PLANNED FOR APRIL 14
An ad-hoc group is organizing a rally at City Hall on April 14 to "take back our city" and present an alternative vision of Hamilton. They are supporting Vision 2020 and opposing the Red Hill Creek Expressway, among other positions. Their announcement of the rally is reproduced below.
Take Back our City! Revitalizing Democracy in Hamilton
The current budget crisis affects us all — as tax payers, transit riders, small business owners, service consumers and citizens. City Hall has spent Hamilton into near-bankruptcy by pushing an outdated, discredited model of economic development. This model tells us that prosperity comes from more roads, more sprawl, big business, privatization and minimal services.
From countless examples world-wide, we know this model doesn't work!
Join us in presenting an alternative model for Hamilton's development. Lets unite to pursue a vision
that includes:
- adequate support, services and housing for the poor and homeless in our communities
- a Vision 2020 community with sustainable development, clean air, clean water, green space and
wildlife conservation
- a revitalized city core that is small business - friendly and committed to enhanced quality of life
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an end to financial mismanagement and unaffordable, capital-intensive projects like the Red Hill
Expressway
- good relations between the diverse cultural groups that make up our city, including respect for First
Nations rights
Wed April 14
5:00 pm in front of City Hall
Events will include:
Music! Drums! Dancing! Theatre! Puppets! Costumes! Speakers! Face Painting! Information Tables! Free Food!
For information email:
festivalofthealternative@hotmail.com |
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