Kym she/her
@kymswy.bsky.social
Virgo, lawyer, single mom, queer, mycology enthusiast in Mi'kma'ki.
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Tim Houston and Andy Fillmore plan to undermine the bedrock principle of Halifax city government
A lot of history in today's Morning File, by me
A lot of history in today's Morning File, by me
Tim Houston and Andy Fillmore plan to undermine the bedrock principle of Halifax city government - Halifax Examiner
The city was created in order to free Halifax governance of the corrupt rule of the provincial government, and then the structure of the city government was designed to limit the possibility of corrup...
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July 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Tim Houston and Andy Fillmore plan to undermine the bedrock principle of Halifax city government
A lot of history in today's Morning File, by me
A lot of history in today's Morning File, by me
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Today, we found out from Dalhousie Legal Aid that the Houston government has been actively sharing important rental statistics with lobbyists for income property owners but not with Dalhousie Legal Aid or tenants' rights groups.
June 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Today, we found out from Dalhousie Legal Aid that the Houston government has been actively sharing important rental statistics with lobbyists for income property owners but not with Dalhousie Legal Aid or tenants' rights groups.
"never before have previous governments, even super-majority governments, made such radical changes in the institutions of government itself"
The Halifax Examiner is responding to Tim Houston’s bid to Dismantle Democracy www.halifaxexaminer.ca/dismantling-...
The Halifax Examiner is responding to Tim Houston's bid to Dismantle Democracy - Halifax Examiner
The first part of responding to a crisis is to properly name it.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
"never before have previous governments, even super-majority governments, made such radical changes in the institutions of government itself"
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"Houston did not campaign on these changes. None of this was in his election platform. Not one word of this was uttered from the steps of the blue bus, in the PCs’ Facebook or TV ads, at rallies or press conferences. It’s the biggest electoral bait-and-switch con in Nova Scotia’s electoral history."
Power Grab: Tim Houston is dismantling democracy in the birthplace of responsible government www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file... Morning File by me
Power Grab: Tim Houston is dismantling democracy in the birthplace of responsible government - Halifax Examiner
This is not about one election or another. Governments come and go, left, right, and centre. But never before have previous governments, even super-majority governments, made such radical changes in t...
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February 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"Houston did not campaign on these changes. None of this was in his election platform. Not one word of this was uttered from the steps of the blue bus, in the PCs’ Facebook or TV ads, at rallies or press conferences. It’s the biggest electoral bait-and-switch con in Nova Scotia’s electoral history."
HRM Council approves HRM and RCMP budgets
February 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
HRM Council approves HRM and RCMP budgets
HRM Council are back at it with budget debates today, including police budget
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Budget Committee - February 19, 2025
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February 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
HRM Council are back at it with budget debates today, including police budget
pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
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Premier getting a raise that is more than someone’s annual salary who is making minimum wage
MLAs are getting a 29% raise, from $89,235 to $115,00.
The premier's salary (including his MLA salary) is increasing 21%, from $190,780 to $230,748
There are increases in pay for all other provincial politicians, which I'll spell out in a full article.
The premier's salary (including his MLA salary) is increasing 21%, from $190,780 to $230,748
There are increases in pay for all other provincial politicians, which I'll spell out in a full article.
February 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Premier getting a raise that is more than someone’s annual salary who is making minimum wage
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Budget debates continue again today, will Fillmore be back from his Carribean vacation?
The mayors tan and public safety budget in my latest for @thecoast.ca
The mayors tan and public safety budget in my latest for @thecoast.ca
Halifax mayor vacations in the Caribbean as council debates homelessness
In Fillmore’s absence, Halifax continues defunding the police.
www.thecoast.ca
February 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Budget debates continue again today, will Fillmore be back from his Carribean vacation?
The mayors tan and public safety budget in my latest for @thecoast.ca
The mayors tan and public safety budget in my latest for @thecoast.ca
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If you’re writing your MLA about Houston’s Auditor General bullshit, this is the bill to reference. I recommend focusing on one aspect, and concisely explaining why you find it especially offensive.
Keep your goal in mind while writing!
Keep your goal in mind while writing!
The legislation in question. Also changes to stop « frivolous freedoms of information requests »
And to « expedite review of decisions »
Squashing dissent. Closing down decision- making.
nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/6...
And to « expedite review of decisions »
Squashing dissent. Closing down decision- making.
nslegislature.ca/legc/bills/6...
Bill 1 - Government Organization and Administration, An Act Respecting
BILL NO. 1 (as introduced) 1st Session, 65th General Assembly Nova Scotia 3 Charles III, 2025 Government Bill An Act Respecting Government Organization and Administration The Honourable Tim Hous...
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February 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
If you’re writing your MLA about Houston’s Auditor General bullshit, this is the bill to reference. I recommend focusing on one aspect, and concisely explaining why you find it especially offensive.
Keep your goal in mind while writing!
Keep your goal in mind while writing!
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Also no more fixed election date, which in his own words was important because: « Having a fixed date will mean predictability, transparency and it will limit any perceived advantage by the government to control the timing of the next election. »
news.novascotia.ca/en/2021/10/1...
news.novascotia.ca/en/2021/10/1...
Province Moves to Establish Fixed-Date General Elections | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases
news.novascotia.ca
February 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Also no more fixed election date, which in his own words was important because: « Having a fixed date will mean predictability, transparency and it will limit any perceived advantage by the government to control the timing of the next election. »
news.novascotia.ca/en/2021/10/1...
news.novascotia.ca/en/2021/10/1...
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The legislature now has the power to keep auditor general reports private, and to fire the auditor general at will. Non-unionized government employee are now also at will and can be fired without cause.
February 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The legislature now has the power to keep auditor general reports private, and to fire the auditor general at will. Non-unionized government employee are now also at will and can be fired without cause.
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The mayor sits on two committees. Budget and executive. Gonna need to re-read some regs because I'm pretty sure members can be removed from the committee for missing three meetings, and I think Fillmore has missed 3.
Coun. Becky Kent is calling out Mayor Andy Fillmore for not being at these budget committee meetings this week. She said council deserves to know what Fillmore has to say about the budgets, including the community safety budget. Right now, council is discussing money for a drop-in centre.
February 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The mayor sits on two committees. Budget and executive. Gonna need to re-read some regs because I'm pretty sure members can be removed from the committee for missing three meetings, and I think Fillmore has missed 3.
Did you know 50% of HRM's firefighting force are volunteers? I didn't! Council offsets firefighting personnel budget with reliance on these volunteers. Wondering how much of the police force is volunteer to offset their budget?
February 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Did you know 50% of HRM's firefighting force are volunteers? I didn't! Council offsets firefighting personnel budget with reliance on these volunteers. Wondering how much of the police force is volunteer to offset their budget?
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#Halifax's CAO approved the purchase of two armoured F350s for Halifax Regional Police.
Why can't the CAO just say, "let's ditch X for good"?
It costs more to stay on the platform.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Why can't the CAO just say, "let's ditch X for good"?
It costs more to stay on the platform.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
CAO approved two armoured vehicles for Halifax police; council to vote on a third vehicle - Halifax Examiner
2025-26 capital budget includes two armoured F350s.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#Halifax's CAO approved the purchase of two armoured F350s for Halifax Regional Police.
Why can't the CAO just say, "let's ditch X for good"?
It costs more to stay on the platform.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Why can't the CAO just say, "let's ditch X for good"?
It costs more to stay on the platform.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
#Halifax budget meeting continues today discussing community safety, fire and emergency, and police budgets.
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Budget Committee - Continuation - February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#Halifax budget meeting continues today discussing community safety, fire and emergency, and police budgets.
pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
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Sidewalks are skating rinks this morning in Halifax. I saw a little old lady out there with a cane and I wanted to airlift her back home.
Roads are, of course, perfectly clear.
Because to the people running things we're not so much a society or city as just a bunch of places to drive and park
Roads are, of course, perfectly clear.
Because to the people running things we're not so much a society or city as just a bunch of places to drive and park
February 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Sidewalks are skating rinks this morning in Halifax. I saw a little old lady out there with a cane and I wanted to airlift her back home.
Roads are, of course, perfectly clear.
Because to the people running things we're not so much a society or city as just a bunch of places to drive and park
Roads are, of course, perfectly clear.
Because to the people running things we're not so much a society or city as just a bunch of places to drive and park
Done for the day, will continue on Friday.
February 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Done for the day, will continue on Friday.
Purdy: Asks CFO how approving this would affect the tax rate.
Tyler from finance: Would trigger the rounding from 7.6 to 7.7% increase.
Purdy: Everything is a good idea and adds value but I have to think of my residents and I can't support it at this time.
Tyler from finance: Would trigger the rounding from 7.6 to 7.7% increase.
Purdy: Everything is a good idea and adds value but I have to think of my residents and I can't support it at this time.
February 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Purdy: Asks CFO how approving this would affect the tax rate.
Tyler from finance: Would trigger the rounding from 7.6 to 7.7% increase.
Purdy: Everything is a good idea and adds value but I have to think of my residents and I can't support it at this time.
Tyler from finance: Would trigger the rounding from 7.6 to 7.7% increase.
Purdy: Everything is a good idea and adds value but I have to think of my residents and I can't support it at this time.
Cuttell: Moves that budget committee include increase of 463K to implement the community crisis diversion pilot project.
February 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Cuttell: Moves that budget committee include increase of 463K to implement the community crisis diversion pilot project.
Purdy: What would be the impact if we freeze your proposed new hires (excepting cross walk guards)?
Response not provided discussion got sidelined with building coast increase, will circle back.
Response not provided discussion got sidelined with building coast increase, will circle back.
February 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Purdy: What would be the impact if we freeze your proposed new hires (excepting cross walk guards)?
Response not provided discussion got sidelined with building coast increase, will circle back.
Response not provided discussion got sidelined with building coast increase, will circle back.
Mancini: Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) mandate has expanded vastly and is funded by grants. Said 200K but now saying $400K? Clarify what their budget is?
Resp: Analyzing what their funding needs are. 400K is a dart board.
Resp: Analyzing what their funding needs are. 400K is a dart board.
February 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Mancini: Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) mandate has expanded vastly and is funded by grants. Said 200K but now saying $400K? Clarify what their budget is?
Resp: Analyzing what their funding needs are. 400K is a dart board.
Resp: Analyzing what their funding needs are. 400K is a dart board.
Steele: What is the Provincial commitment for the drop in center?
Max Chauvin: Province committed $750,000 which we have to match.
Max Chauvin: Province committed $750,000 which we have to match.
February 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Steele: What is the Provincial commitment for the drop in center?
Max Chauvin: Province committed $750,000 which we have to match.
Max Chauvin: Province committed $750,000 which we have to match.
Austin wants to clarify the budget ask for the drop-in center and the after hours support for homeless persons. These 2 items have been on our wish list for a long time. If funded, will they actually happen this year?
Response: Probably
Response: Probably
February 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Austin wants to clarify the budget ask for the drop-in center and the after hours support for homeless persons. These 2 items have been on our wish list for a long time. If funded, will they actually happen this year?
Response: Probably
Response: Probably
Kent motions to direct the CAO to incorporate the Community Safety proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan into the Draft 2025/26 Operating Budget. She applauds the "dream team" assembled here today and thanks them for their service.
February 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Kent motions to direct the CAO to incorporate the Community Safety proposed 2025/26 Budget and Business Plan into the Draft 2025/26 Operating Budget. She applauds the "dream team" assembled here today and thanks them for their service.
Superintendent Moser of the Halifax regional detachment of RCMP speaking to how their resource request will support public safety.
February 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Superintendent Moser of the Halifax regional detachment of RCMP speaking to how their resource request will support public safety.