Comment 48 – comments and feedback
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Rachel Doll
I am writing with regards to the proposed removal of the name "Parkdale" from the "Parkdale-High Park" riding name. I understand the proposed name change drops 'Parkdale' and renames the riding as "Taiaiako'n—High Park." It is important to acknowledge the Indigenous history of the land in our community, and I fully support the inclusion of an indigenous name in the name of our riding.
However, I believe that removing ‘Parkdale' from our name is a mistake. The electoral district of Parkdale was created in 1914, and merged with a neighbouring district into Parkdale—High Park in 1979. It has been recognized by name in an electoral district for more than 100 years.
Parkdale is a proud, spirited community with a strong identity and sense of place. This is reflected in the many non-profit, neighbourhood, small business, and community associations with Parkdale in the name and serving the area. Keeping Parkdale in the name would also be a better balance of the geography of the district, with Taiaiako'n to the west, High Park at the centre, and Parkdale to the east.
Pleaser consider these points in evaluating the exclusion of Parkdale from the proposed riding name.
Kind regards,
Rachel Doll