Gazzola doesn’t regret social media exchange
Posted Aug 17, 2020 07:25:00 PM.
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A social media exchange over the weekend, has prompted some criticism over a Kitchener city councillor.
That councillor is now speaking out about the whole ordeal.
What started as a tweet from community activist Melissa Bowman, who tweeted an observation about the temporary bike lane project in Kitchener, prompted Kitchener Ward 3 councillor John Gazzola to comment that she is “losing this one,” and that “the silent majority is starting to speak up.”
You are losing this one. The silent majority is starting to speak up. https://t.co/rhosdcPeGO
— John Gazzola (@jgaz3) August 15, 2020
The post drew criticism towards it, with some suggesting Councillor Gazzola retire.
Gazzola tells the Mike Farwell Show on 570 NEWS he has no regrets about the post itself.
“I don't think I was offensive, but I apologize if I was.”
Gazzola says he's not an avid social media user.
“When I do tweet, I do try to stop and think about what I am tweeting. I took an action. I expected there to be the push back. I don't regret it.”
When speaking about the bike lanes themselves, Gazzola said he doesn't believe they should be there to begin with.
“I really look upon it as a waste of money. There are so many other places where we could be using our money.”
He says the money could still be used for cycling, but for other means.
“There are so many other places in cycling which we can use it. Let's invest in existing trails and paths and to improve connectivity.”
