Oh to be the local MPP

One of the problems of being a local MPP is one of relevance. The fact that one sits on Parliament and acts as well as a trained seal does nothing for the reputation of being a free spirit. Take our own MPP Lou Rinaldi, as the Mayor of Brighton facing a Tory MPP he was a veritable pit bull. Arguing for more money from the Province, complaining about the Provincial rules imposed by a high-handed government and always, especially during the election campaign, implying that things would be better. So what has Lou done since he became the grand poobah at Queen's Park? Not much!, but that all changed this week when he pushed a private members bill past second reading. This bill mandates that all outdoor swimming pools must meet Provincial standards. When asked for comment he admitted that this bill will not supercede Municipal bylaws and when also asked he admitted that he knew of no Municipality that doesn't have a bylaw. So the question is asked why do we need a bill! I guess because Lou needs a legacy, the problem is that this legacy like Lou at most times is redundant.