The City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux Faces Backlash Over Flood Information Session Cancellation
Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux are feeling frustrated and abandoned after the cancellation of an information session on the city’s flooding issues. Arlene Thompson-Maclaren, a resident who has faced multiple floods in the past two years, expressed disappointment over the lack of communication and solutions from the city.
The cancellation of the session has left many residents, including Thompson-Maclaren, feeling disconnected from the city officials. She emphasized the need for practical solutions to mitigate the flooding issues that have plagued the area.
The decision to cancel the session comes in the midst of a class-action lawsuit filed against the city, dividing the neighborhood. While some, like Glynis D’Souza, support the lawsuit as a way to hold the city accountable, others believe in direct engagement with the city officials to address the concerns.
Over 1,000 residents have joined the class-action lawsuit, reflecting the growing discontent among the community. Despite the legal proceedings, residents like Jeff Orenstein believe that communication between the city and its residents should not be halted.
Mayor Alex Bottausci acknowledged the residents’ concerns and assured that the city is committed to engaging with the community once the legal circumstances allow. In the meantime, construction is underway for an underground storm basin on Tecumseh Street, funded by a provincial grant for flood-mitigation projects. However, experts caution that more extensive infrastructure will be needed to address the area’s flooding challenges effectively.
Keyphrase: Dollard-des-Ormeaux flooding
