Dickerson promotes San Francisco By the Bay. Why?

First Local on Rogers TV interviewed Bayshore Towers residents about their opposition to the so-called San Francisco By the Bay development and broadcast their views on Friday evening. Click here to view the newscast; it's the second item on the show. Be patient while the file downloads to your computer.

For good reason, South Pick residents are up in arms about the proposed third tower and the impact it will have on traffic, safety, the environment and quality of life in the area.

First Local also interviewed an outspoken supporter of the development, none other than Pickering City Councillor Doug Dickerson. Mr. Dickerson must think the people of Pickering are stupid as he attempted to justify the development by saying it would not impact traffic much.

Add another 237 residential units to the 497 units already approved in such a small area and you'll hardly notice the traffic. Really, Mr. Dickerson, do you take us for idiots?

In fact, Mr. Dickerson, as you have accepted political donations from developers, we believe you must recuse yourself from speaking and voting on the third tower when it comes before City Council, next at a hearing on March 9.

In fact, if anyone on City Council accepts money from developers, they should not be voting on applications from those same developers. To do otherwise smells.

—Georgs K, chair, Bayshore Neighbours