I have thought many times about writing to the editor of our local paper regarding city council's actions and/or inactions on various issues.
But when I read the "Games Tax OK'd" headline in March 1 Citizen, that was the last straw.
All P.G. citizens are not blessed or in the economical or political position to vote ourselves a nice fat raise when the urge strikes.
It's time for Rogers and company to give their heads a shake. Just how deep do they think property owners pockets are?
I have lived in P.G. for 64 years, and have paid city taxes in P.G. for more than 50 years. As a 74-year-old senior on a fixed income, I just can't afford all these things that are supposed to be so good for us.
Add them all up, the list goes on and on. Gas prices, food, HST, Hydro, clothing, transportation, just everyday needs. Then add on all the things City Hall has come up with that we don't need.
For example, another police station. How many do we already have? Bailouts for P.G.? Symphony Orchestra? Performing Arts?
Do we live in a democracy or dictatorship? I say we have both. It's time we just had some say as to how our money is spent and where it goes and if we should or shouldn't be borrowing huge sums. Whatever happened to referendums?
Why can't they learn form Montreal Expo, Vancouver Olympics, etc. who overspent and are still paying off the debt.
Don't get me wrong, Olympics are great. But does the whole financial load have to fall on so many taxpaying seniors and low income workers?
Let's have the ones that will benefit most or can afford to put a little more money into the cause. My shoulders are getting very sore.
We need more councillors like Skakun and Wilbur. They know at least when enough is enough.
The reason our whole country is in poor financial economics, families, governments of all levels are not living within their means.
I built my own home over the years and when payday came if there was enough money, I would buy another board (so to speak).
What a legacy to leave our children and grandchildren. I hope this will not fall entirely on deaf ears.
Enough spent, enough borrowed, enough said.
David K. Denman
Prince George
