‘A social contract’

Dear Editor:

RE: Linton: ‘NIMBY’ attitude a barrier to attainable housing solutions, April 7.

Last week’s article featured Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton blaming residents’ resistance to rezoning of their neighbourhoods for the lack of housing.

Homeowners have a social contract with their community which is based on the existing zoning bylaw and provides homeowners the assurance that their continued enjoyment of their home without the threat of large apartments being inserted and looming over their yards.

The Township of Centre Wellington, as an example, has a well-thought-out official plan that has identified higher-density residential housing to be located along the major arteries. Mayor Linton should refer the developers back to the approved plan and zoning rather than attacking the residents.

Perhaps Linton should forgo this October’s election, consider a career change and sign on to represent the developers, because he clearly isn’t representing the residents. When you point your finger in blame, there are three fingers pointing back at you.

Paul Krabbe, Fergus