It’s only been a few days, and a lot of letters are still being sent out, but the mayor of Quinte West says support is rolling in supporting a demand to immediately lower Lake Ontario’s water levels.
Last Tuesday, five Quinte region mayors and the Warden of Hastings County formally demanded the International Joint Commission drop the lake’s water levels, now about 21 inches above what is normal for this time of year.
Mayor Jim Harrison says that six other mayors of communities along the north shore have expressed their support and it’s hoped a meeting can be held soon with the mayor of Toronto John Tory.
Harrison says it’s not only political leaders who need to get involved.
Meanwhile, both MPP Todd Smith and MP Neil Ellis have expressed their support for an immediate drop in Lake Ontario levels.
Flooding caused serious damage last spring and there are concerns flooding could be much worse next spring.
