Sherry Draisey, King Ward 2 candidate

Yorkregion.com
September 11, 2018

I’m a Laskay immigrant.

In the early 80s I started driving through Laskay, occasionally, on my way to work. It was such a pleasant break from Highway 400 traffic, and a bit like a "drive-thru Canadiana village."

Noticed a little old house for sale in Laskay. It needed rescuing, so we bought it and made it livable for a modern family. But now, it seems, Laskay, and other traditional hamlets are under siege. Not everyone thinks they are worth protecting. We’re just an impediment to those from north or west of here, trying to get to work quickly.

If Laskay survives until autonomous vehicles dominate, we may become a desirable location again. I suspect autonomous vehicles will try to obey the rules of the road. I want to help us survive.

I’m not sure who the $425,000 move of the Laskay Hall is benefiting, but it sure isn’t Laskay. We all would have appreciated something that let us safely walk through our hamlet.

Pedestrian protection is my issue. That includes solving situations that generate road rage.

As a Nobleton rage generation example: Highway 27 lane closures that stretch on for weeks, even when no work is in progress.

Two solutions: Define compact schedule issues carefully in contract, or demand lanes be opened when no work in progress. Little to no economic impact, but a huge benefit to travellers.

Regional government is tricky for regions with low population density like King.

I have been disappointed in the lack of protection that our current municipal council offers to local residents, in both Nobleton and Laskay, so I’ve forced myself to run.