Not content with a recent victory in securing flashing intersection control at the main intersection in White Lake from the County of Renfrew, members of McNab-Braeside Council want additional Community Safety Zones (CSZs) to be sanctioned by the upper tier.
The Township already has two such CSZs of all of those currently allowed County-wide.
Mayor Mark MacKenzie
The move comes in response to a County request to permit the installation of speed enforcement equipment on Township roads, which elected representative consider a cash grab, in that McNab-Braeside is the jurisdiction that pays for policing costs (rising to nearly 1 million dollars in 2025).
CAO-Clerk, Lindsay Lee.
More than wanting to turn the tables on the County Warden, McNab-Braeside representatives see procuring these designations is crucial for both safety concerns and speed control within its jurisdiction.
Deputy Mayor Lori Hoddinott.
Members want to push the envelope on what’s allowed.
She says a little research would easily determine the key locations to be monitored.
The Deputy Mayor says the onus is on the Township to make the first move.
All of the hard work would be done by the firm, Lane Assist Systems (LAS).
While on the one hand, you can put a value on the jurisdictional squabble, but safety is priceless.
The CSZs carry with them mandatory speed reductions that facilitate enforcement.
With the Township’s Policing bill poised to exceed one million dollars in 2025, elected representatives are looking for a way to defray a portion of their investment.
By Rick Stow
