Campbell River Mayor and Council are trying again with a new bylaw to help curb public drug consumption. Will this solve the problems at the outdoor pool etc., ? Let us know your feelings. Please read the full article as reported by mycampbellrivernow
Could not believe my eyes when I read about the tax increase in Bella Coola! Please read the attached article in the Coast Mountain News and let us know what you think.
The decision by Mayor and Council to keep their wages the same as 2022 must not have been an easy decision. It very well may have been the right one, but not easy. All their expenses will be going up the same as all of ours. Please read the full article in MyCampbellRivernow.com and let us know what you think.
"CR Live Streets program aligns with city councillors' aim to revitalize downtown". You can read the full article in the Campbell River Mirror. How do you feel about this money and program in the midst of current tax increase news? How often will these events occur? Let us know your thoughts.
Campbell River Mayor and Council has announced that Elle Brovold, acting City Manager, is appointed to the position permanatly. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome her to her new position. Although, Ms. Brovold is not new to City Hall, this leadership program is new to her. Let us hope she is up to the task and that she receives all the help needed to fulfill this position and take Campbell River to the next level.
Please read the full article in the Campbell River Mirror.
Well, the figure has arrived! 9.97% property tax increase was announced by Campbell River City Council. How are you feeling about that? Council said that it may mean an extra amount of just less than $200.00 per an average priced home in town. We shall see.... You can read the full article in the Campbell River Mirror. Please let us know your thoughts.
As Campbell River City Council is preparing our annual property tax increase for 2023, they are already trying to prepare us for the next couple of years. We are apparently going to be paying a larger than average increase not only this year but for the next 2 or 3 years. How will this affect you and your finances? Please let us know your feelings. You can read the full article in the Campbell River Mirror
My Campbell River Now has published that we are facing a possible property tax increase of 11.27%. Let us hope that during the discussions that will be commencing can bring the tax increase below the double digits. Let us know your thoughts on how to lower the increase. Please read the full article here.
An article in the recent Campbell River Mirror outlined that there are alot of people who do not pay their bus fare in town. Certainly, there are alot of people who cannot afford the fare, but surely others are only taking advantage. That could cost homeowners an increase of almost 1% on taxes on a possible 12% increase! Wages and pensions have not increased anywhere near that amount. How much a month will you have to put away for property taxes? Will a substantial increase force you to sell your home, cut down on grocery expenses yet again. Let us know your thoughts. Check out the article in the Campbell River Mirror.
While Campbell River's new bylaws regarding drug consumption are challenged in court, the Strathcona Regional District may choose to enact them as well. Some people have expressed their feelings, what are yours? Please read the article in the Campbell River Mirror.
