Re: Neil Godbout editorial, Council mistakes piling up.
I couldn't agree more.
When we, the taxpayers of Prince George, pay expert wages, we deserve expert work.In regards to the Willow Cale bridge, Coun. Frank Everitt's comment "It just happened, its nobody's fault" raises the question if he had a contractor build a house for him and after five months, the foundation started to sink would he be as casual and comfy saying "Oh its nobody's fault, it just happened."
I bet it would be different not being able to just reach into the taxpayers' pockets.
This bridge cost twice as much as it should have and now the citizens of Prince George carry the burden of increased taxes and interest on loans to fix the problem.
City officials should have made sure the engineers and contractor were held liable and responsible before awarding the contract. You're darn right someone should be held responsible for such incompetence.
It is very disheartening to see the shoulder shrugs and oh, well attitude of this council, with the exception of Brian Skakun and Terri McConnachie.
With this bridge fiasco and the city's senior management unrealistic wage increases and this borrowing mentality, it is reckless and unsustainable. The taxpayers of Prince George deserve better management of our tax dollars.
Paul Vassallo
Prince George
