WFP Bloggers are collaborating to create the most brutally honest article/novel in an attempt to bitch-slap council and Winghamites into reality. Every flaw and horrific crime will be highlighted. This is being referred to by the Blogger group as a “Virtual Nuclear Weapon”, as there will be virtually zero chance anyone would want to move to Wingham after reading it, and the current exodus will accelerate.
All reasonable attempts have failed, including petitions, debate and online shaming. The only hope for Wingham is for everyone reading this to show up on 21Dec and demand our Community start to get fixed. Your failure to take a stand for Wingham will ensure its destruction. By the amount of email we have received pleading us to stop the “Fix it or flush it” ultimatum, the Public knows we are not bluffing. Over 100,000 people read the Wingham Free Press every month now, a large audience to witness Wingham’s destruction….or if there is a Christmas miracle, Wingham’s recovery.
All Students attending a School in Wingham, Principals, Wingham BIA, Winghamites, Activists, WFP Supporters, Town Staffers, and everyone reading this are strongly encouraged to fight for Wingham 21Dec. Demand to be heard and get commitments from Council to get Wingham back on the right track, it’s the only way to stop the deployment of our Virtual Nuclear Weapon and to save Wingham.
Short list of things to fight for:
Garbage cans up year round.
Replace “Facilities” director with someone that has construction experience.
Post Wingham’s tax rate on North Huron’s website.
“Allow” Public and Press questions at the start and end of council meetings.
Pressure-wash the Wingham Rust/Splash pad.
Proper and clear signage on Wingham Community Trail.
Cancel the BIA tax.
Stop closing the pool during summer weekends.
Moratorium on all software purchases.
Fix cables on road safety railing by legion.
Adjust sign on electric charger to face traffic.
Cleanup of dog excrement on sidewalks.
Cleanup of horse excrement on Roads.
Paint all fire hydrants.
Commit to doing whatever is necessary to have the Blyth Witches Walk return.
Clear all sidewalks in the winter that can be safely cleaned by existing equipment.
Switch to the free service of the Ontario Ombudsman.
Disclose all locations in Wingham that have lead pipe in the water system.
Remove shoes dangling at the intersection of Frances and Patrick in Wingham.
Install fire suppression system at Town Hall.
Disclose OPP cost to police Wingham and honestly compare OPP & Wingham police.
Have a bin at the Reid Road landfill for household garbage and allow free drop off of tagged bags.
Allow renters/residents to park overnight in Municipal parking lots.
Clear and/or groom our Community Trail in winter instead of blocking them off.
Clear pathways in Cruikshank park so the Public can enjoy the lights and displays.
Clean off park benches on Josephine street during the winter.
Control weeds and trees in our sidewalks to prevent further damage.
Fix all potholes and cracks to prolong the life of our asphalt surfaces.
Clean up garbage around town buildings, specifically near the Community Trail.
Utilize snow hill at the Complex for sledding etc in the winter.
Straighten all sign posts in Wingham.
Replace all faded and hard to read street signs.
Commit to keeping stop signs clear and visible in Wingham.
Remove all roadkill from Wingham Streets.
Better signage to the Wingham police station.
Moratorium on all advertising spending.
Fix damn and open bridge near the beer store.
Create “Wingham Beach” in Riverside park, between Park Drive and the Maitland river.
Drop off locations in Wingham for yard waste, recyclables and tagged bags.
Police blotter and press releases from the Wingham Police.
Time sheets for all town staff.
Car seat clinics.
Senior Citizen fraud education.
Cancel our failed economic development department experiment and redirect that $200,000+/year to fill Josephine street by holding a “start your business in Wingham” contest or similar program.