$3.2 Million Dollar Smiles

Cornwall News AM 1220

February 23, 2007 — That from Mayor Bob Kilger after the province announced it will provide up to 3.2 million towards the Cornwall Public Inquiry. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has approved a special assistance grant to cover the extraordinary costs the city has incurred up to the end of next month. Kilger tells AM 1220 News, the cash will cover the city's entire bill thus far. MPP Jim Brownell made the announcement during a news conference this morning.
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Province covers inquiry costs

Cornwall Standard Freeholder

By Terri Saunders

Friday, February 23, 2007 - 10:00

Local News - The provincial government has forked over $3.2 million to the city to cover costs associated with the Cornwall Public Inquiry.

“There have been tough economical times in Cornwall recently,” said Jim Brownell, MPP for Stormont, Dundas and Charlottenburgh. “I know the ratepayers have been very concerned about the costs associated this important inquiry, so this is very good news for the community.”

Since hearings first began in November 2005, the city has incurred close to $3 million, mostly in legal costs associated with the participation of the Cornwall Community Police Service as party to the inquiry.

This special assistance grant from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will cover costs up to and including March 31. Brownell said the city and the province will continue with a “move forward” plan to address future costs as they occur.