Poem 214: Greenbelt Reverse

Opening up the “Greenbelt” was an ambition that “Doug Ford” was eager to take

I guess reality finally set in and now he is admitting his mistake?

He was certainly pigheaded and intended to stay the course

Then this week he decided to kick it into reverse

So for now I guess this “Greenbelt” will remain intact

I did a little research and here are some of the facts

This all began last year on November 4th with Housing Minister “Steve Clark”

This was the first we heard of this scheme that they were  to embark

They needed almost 17,000 acres to proceed with this plan

Then build 50,000 brand new houses on this land

Some developers knew in advance is something that has been implied

When confronted by reporters , “Clark” and “Ford” both denied

It was the end of November when this all occurred

It wasn’t until the new year when the police considered investigating “Ford”

NDP leader “Marit Stiles” informed them that developers had paid for tickets to Ford’s daughter’s stag and doe

“Mr. Ford” said that only friends and family were allowed to go

For the developers who attended the wedding, some benefits would ensue

It would be another month before the integrity commission decided what to do

“Bonnie Lysk” released her report and the facts were all there

Two key developers got the major share

Clark’s chief of staff “Ryan Amato” awarded ninety two percent to developers he knew

Then “Ford” put in a request that police look into this man too!

August 22nd, “Amato” handed in his resignation

The next day “OPP” refers the matter to the “RCMP” for an investigation

“Ford” says he’s confident there is nothing criminal on the “Greenbelt” file

With all they have to research it may take a while

Then you have “Clark” resigning on September fourth

It will be interesting to see what facts they will unearth

The next day “Ford” announces a review of the “Greenbelt” lands including the ones removed

I guess maybe his ego was now beginning to get a little bruised

September 20th, “Kaleed Rasheed” resigns his post and the “Conservative Caucus” as well

How much is he involved? I guess time will tell

The next day, “Dougie” reverses his plan to open the “Greenbelt” lands

Hoping all his constituents will truly understand

Asked if he would resign after all of this deception

He said that he’ll let Ontario decide in the next election

So now we have two more years and counting if this man remains

The way that he has governed really is a shame

He’s getting a lot of backlash from his members, there’s no doubt

Here’s hoping that they will get together and finally boot him out