No Stintz vote if city to sue Chatsworth developer
[attach]7803[/attach]Residents who live near a proposed development site on Chatsworth Avenue that saw work crews take down trees without a permit in February were told recently city staff are still pursuing charges against developer Parkset Developments but local councillor Karen Stintz won’t be able to vote on the matter.
Stintz, Ward 16, told a crowd of about 70 at Orchard View Library on April 9 she won’t be able to vote when it comes to North York community council on May 13, because of a conflict of interest.
“Because I live in the neighbourhood … I have an interest,” she said. “Under the Conflict of Interest Act, once I have an interest I can’t participate in the process.
“I can be part of the community in defending our interests, but I can’t represent you at council.”
Stintz said local residents’ voices will be heard through North York councillor David Shiner.
Parkset Developments has proposed a six-storey, 114-unit condominium on the site of 41 Chatsworth Dr.