We certainly hope that that 'car plan' resolution is dead. For the good of all concerned, we should take a step back and reflect on the lessons learned.
But is it really dead?
Some are saying that the city council will override the mayor's veto. Moreover, others are criticizing the mayor for vetoing the resolution on a mere technicality.
Peter Rey said that the phrase "car plan" is inappropriate. What if the council revives the resolution without the phrase "car plan"? While vetoing the resolution Peter Rey said that he realizes the need for cars for the city council.
For everybody's sake, my dear city officials, let's FORGET the car plan and just concentrate on collecting our city's garbage. The irony of the car plan was that it was passed at the height of the garbage problem. Ano kayo sinuswerte? Di nyo nga ma-collect ang basura natin, gusto nyo pa ng sasakyan?
Mr. Mayor, sabi mo simple lang ang gusto mo, "malinis na Baguio." We hope that you roll up your sleeves and start cleaning up Baguio. Maybe you are realizing now that solving our garbage problem is really not that simple.
And to our dear councilors, gawin nyo muna trabaho nyo. If the city sees that you are doing your job, we won't begrudge your service vehicles. We just don't want to be shortchanged.
The emergence of the "Baguio First" movement is a welcome development. We hope that it does not go the way of the other multisectoral groups. If this "Baguio First" develops to be a positive force for Baguio then it may be the silver lining behind the 'car plan' cloud.
