‘Hard to watch’

Dear Editor:

RE: Town of Erin exceeded budget by $1 million, April 16.

Thank you for running the story about the Town of Erin exceeding its budget by 17% in the last quarter of 2025.  

I think councillor John Brennan’s reaction of wanting to cry upon hearing the news was appropriate. I was saddened and angry when I read this article.

I don’t understand how this overspending got so out of hand and no true safeguards were put in place to make sure it didn’t happen. I have written to the CAO, mayor and councillors and have not received an email back from the CAO or mayor thus far.  

It’s hard to watch the people who we elected and the CAO, who is hired by the mayor and councillors, not ensure we as a town are being financially responsible to its citizens. We watch helplessly.  

This is a call to have bright, intelligent and motivated people put their name forward in the next election. People who have a wide breadth of knowledge and true interest in our town and can lead with financial responsibility.

Deney Delfosse,
Erin