Since its tabling on October 25 my own understanding of the negative consequences of Bill 23 has increased; my initial response that it is very bad has not changed but my understanding of the details is much clearer.  One such detail is that there is no question that if passed municipal property taxes will go up.  The only question is how much.  Given this, I felt it necessary to comment on Bill 23 in my inauguration speech; here is an excerpt of that speech.  I have written already to our MPP Minister Lecce saying that I think Bill 23 is wrong; I was pleased to see him at the inauguration as it was a good opportunity for him to hear from me again!