02-07-2020, 11:14 AM
I'm a proud Kitchener resident. I moved here as an adult after growing up as a Waterloo resident because I think the municipality is run better and making better choices. I prefer to work for companies specifically headquartered in Kitchener and in offices specifically located downtown. If Kitchener and Waterloo were to amalgamate I would want some amount of effort put into finding a new name for that municipality rather than just defaulting to Waterloo (even though that's absolutely what will happen).
The distinction is important, but only when we're here or when we're talking with other individuals or small groups. But when it comes to the economic benefits that come from being a recognized place - why a high speed rail connection to us would benefit other communities, why companies should open offices here, all of that - it serves all of us to unite under the name Waterloo.
The distinction is important, but only when we're here or when we're talking with other individuals or small groups. But when it comes to the economic benefits that come from being a recognized place - why a high speed rail connection to us would benefit other communities, why companies should open offices here, all of that - it serves all of us to unite under the name Waterloo.