Dignity, Not Density
It was during an Aurora Cares, Housing For All committee meeting that one member casually mentioned, "I sent in a freedom of information request." This simple statement piqued my curiosity, prompting me to anxiously wait for might unfold from this request . I have heard of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, but never actually seen one . I gotta admit, I was pretty excited to learn more… but I played it cool . You see, after the shocking decision to halt the Men's Emergency and Transitional Housing project in Aurora, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to the story. What discussions had taken place behind closed doors? What data had informed the decision-makers? As a concerned citizen, I felt I had a right to know. I was proud one of our members knew how to navigate the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This powerful piece of legislation gives us, the public, the right to access government-held informat