

Charlotte Loaring

Windsorite Charlotte Loaring is “concerned and embarrassed” that the city of Windsor puts up $50,000 annually to sponsor the Grand Prix on Belle Isle.

She visits Belle Isle roughly once a week, and opposes how the Grand Prix takes it over for several months, threatening its natural and heritage features, reports Brian Cross of the Windsor Star. She also questions the wisdom of spending the money.

She hoped this year, with some new council members, the council would raise some objections, but it didn't. Then last month, the city and Grand Prix officials held a news conference along Windsor’s riverfront to announce special ticket deals for Windsorites and confirming the city’s $50,000 payment, the Star reports.

Some like Loaring claim the item was hidden in the budget.

“It was incredibly surprising news for many to read,” Loaring writes in a detailed open letter to city councillors and administrators. “How was this approved? Where exactly was it in the budget?”

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