Amherstburg “talks themselves in circles” while other towns get things done

Once a long time Amherstburg resident, I have always marveled at the beauty of our town’s position on the Detroit River. Its passing ships and location at the Lake Erie entrance creates views we have always taken for granted, while visitors are in awe. A God-given natural asset few towns can match. It has created jewels like the Navy Yard Park lined on shore with shops, museums and tourist attractions.  Duffy’s Tavern on the water’s edge was once a gold mine with its marina attracting patrons far and wide. Once an industrial town now it is a tourist town. Yet for some reason its potential is so stagnant. It’s all ready. It just needs fuel. I observe LaSalle with its new convention centre bounded by a new elaborate skating park and firehall on Front Road. A new town hall in LaSalle with facilities was erected in a blink.  I notice tremendous building on Laurier Drive and Martin Lane. There are talks about a new hotel in the LaSalle landscape. Their arena has a fitness club with the finest equipment, walking track, $30 a month with yearly payment pauses if on vacation or injured. The comparison never stops and Amherstburg always loses. Can’t our town management see the benefits of a marina like Duffy’s had?   

Is the area a really good usage and return on equity? We have been haggling about a new town hall and fire department seemingly for centuries. It seems LaSalle gets things done while Amherstburg talks themselves in circles. We have politicians. They have professionals. With our location and potential we should be the Star Light of Essex County. 

Our town is raring to fly yet we sit around the campfire telling stories. I would reconsider choices come next election.  

—Victor DiNardo

     Amherstburg

Amherstburg “talks themselves in circles” while other towns get things done