Lisa Robinson has officially resigned from her position. I am honestly in shock that this actually happened because none of this would have been possible without your persistence. Please keep holding our local leadership to the high standard we all deserve.
December 21, 2023
We deserve more effective representation. Lisa Robinson must step down.
Final supporters
Holding an elected position is not a right. It is a privilege conferred by the public through an election. It comes with numerous benefits, including the ability to shape one’s community through council’s decisions and a platform to make a great impact on the community. It also comes with significant responsibility. Elected officials must hold themselves to a high standard of integrity and decorum in all interactions. These responsibilities involve representing constituents in the spirit of respect, integrity, inclusiveness and community building.
The views of residents of Ward 1 and of Pickering are publicly reflected by their public officials. We are embarrassed by Councillor Lisa Robinson's conduct - and the conduct of her supporters- on October 23, 2023. We live in a civil society where dissenting opinions should be encouraged while rules, regulations and decorum are respected. Yelling, speaking out of turn, accusations of bias and interrupting proceedings makes a mockery of our democratic processes.
As stated in the Integrity Commissioner’s report, if Councillor Robinson has legitimate concerns, she should seek out the appropriate avenues to seek redress. We agree. The failure to have another councillor second an unpopular or improper motion or being outvoted is not bullying, it is part of the democratic process. This is to be expected as part of the process of making decisions and policy for the municipality.
This petition is not about being punished for exercising the right of free speech or holding a dissenting opinion. However, the positions taken by elected officials are subject to public scrutiny since they make decisions on the public’s behalf. Councillor Robinson cannot expect to enjoy only the benefits of public office and reject its responsibilities.
Based on the whole of Lisa Robinson’s statements and conduct since being elected to office in October 2022, we now regretfully believe that she is not worthy to continue to serve the public in an elected role.
Councillor Robinson has shown that she is ineffective, cannot get results for her constituents, has created unnecessary distractions and damaged relationships with the public, staff and fellow councillors, She should step down so that council can get back to business.
We, the people of Pickering, call on Councillor Robinson to resign from council.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 5, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2023
189 Comments
We don’t need more hate and divisiveness in this country. Get out and put a decent hard working person into the position. One that can spend their day working on current issues, that need attention. You know things like the budget and environmental helps and the town’s infrastructure.
I am a white immigrant in ward one. Ms Robinson campaigned at my door. She made the mistake of thinking I was born in Canada and proceeded to spew racist rhetoric about immigrants. She was asked to leave my property and take her opinions with her.
Her zero-sum arguments against Pride events shows her inability to apply basic logic. She is clearly unfit for to hold this position.
Lisa is not accountable for her behaviours. She will violate human rights code again. How many chances does she get.
I live in Ward 1. Lisa Robinson does not represent me or the LGBTQ+ members of my family. Her statements have made us feel less safe in our home and community.
She is an embarrassment to the city of Pickering.
This woman is an idiot
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Lisa Robinson has officially resigned from her position. I am honestly in shock that this actually happened because none of this would have been possible without your persistence. Please keep holding our local leadership to the high standard we all deserve.
December 21, 2023
We deserve more effective representation. Lisa Robinson must step down.
Final supporters
Holding an elected position is not a right. It is a privilege conferred by the public through an election. It comes with numerous benefits, including the ability to shape one’s community through council’s decisions and a platform to make a great impact on the community. It also comes with significant responsibility. Elected officials must hold themselves to a high standard of integrity and decorum in all interactions. These responsibilities involve representing constituents in the spirit of respect, integrity, inclusiveness and community building.
The views of residents of Ward 1 and of Pickering are publicly reflected by their public officials. We are embarrassed by Councillor Lisa Robinson's conduct - and the conduct of her supporters- on October 23, 2023. We live in a civil society where dissenting opinions should be encouraged while rules, regulations and decorum are respected. Yelling, speaking out of turn, accusations of bias and interrupting proceedings makes a mockery of our democratic processes.
As stated in the Integrity Commissioner’s report, if Councillor Robinson has legitimate concerns, she should seek out the appropriate avenues to seek redress. We agree. The failure to have another councillor second an unpopular or improper motion or being outvoted is not bullying, it is part of the democratic process. This is to be expected as part of the process of making decisions and policy for the municipality.
This petition is not about being punished for exercising the right of free speech or holding a dissenting opinion. However, the positions taken by elected officials are subject to public scrutiny since they make decisions on the public’s behalf. Councillor Robinson cannot expect to enjoy only the benefits of public office and reject its responsibilities.
Based on the whole of Lisa Robinson’s statements and conduct since being elected to office in October 2022, we now regretfully believe that she is not worthy to continue to serve the public in an elected role.
Councillor Robinson has shown that she is ineffective, cannot get results for her constituents, has created unnecessary distractions and damaged relationships with the public, staff and fellow councillors, She should step down so that council can get back to business.
We, the people of Pickering, call on Councillor Robinson to resign from council.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 5, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2023
189 Comments
Unfortunately, Lisa Robinson lost all my respect when she made fun of Councillor Nagy's looks. She has some good ideas but how she treats others makes me question how she is as Councillor.
We don’t need more hate and divisiveness in this country. Get out and put a decent hard working person into the position. One that can spend their day working on current issues, that need attention. You know things like the budget and environmental helps and the town’s infrastructure.
I am a white immigrant in ward one. Ms Robinson campaigned at my door. She made the mistake of thinking I was born in Canada and proceeded to spew racist rhetoric about immigrants. She was asked to leave my property and take her opinions with her.
Her zero-sum arguments against Pride events shows her inability to apply basic logic. She is clearly unfit for to hold this position.
Lisa is not accountable for her behaviours. She will violate human rights code again. How many chances does she get.
I live in Ward 1. Lisa Robinson does not represent me or the LGBTQ+ members of my family. Her statements have made us feel less safe in our home and community.
She is an embarrassment to the city of Pickering.
This woman is an idiot
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Unfortunately, Lisa Robinson lost all my respect when she made fun of Councillor Nagy's looks. She has some good ideas but how she treats others makes me question how she is as Councillor.