Zilch. Nada. Nothing. Zero.
Unresolved issues of wasteful spending, excessive wages, and duplication of services in Victoria regional municipalities – Zero. That’s the amount of tax increases local politicians should be aiming for this…
BRIEF: Top 10 ways to improve capital region governance
Grumpy Taxpayer$ releases brief with recommendations to the province calling for a major overhaul of the CRD VICTORIA – Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria releases today its brief ‘Top 10…
Capital Region needs some strong medicine
Governance and service integration study demands bold action plus taxpayer input to improve municipal services VICTORIA – Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria loudly applauds the province for moving to improve…
Where are the finely sharpened pitchforks?
Some regional taxpayers reluctant to challenge status quo – June 2, 2016 During the past few years more and more taxpayers and businesses in the Victoria region have become alarmed…
Tax me, I’m a South Islander !
Relentless escalation in property taxes set to continue – April 8, 2016 – Is the tax load fair and reasonable? Are you getting good value for your property taxes? Are…
Vise tightens on regional taxpayers
But Sidney holds the line on property taxes – Apr. 1, 2016 – While the ability of many regional taxpayers to pay their property taxes is under stress, Sidney taxpayers…
Taxpayers outraged with dysfunctional CRD
Province urged to shake-up 50-year-old undemocratic institution – Apr. 12, 2016 – There are a number of reasons why the Capital Regional District hasn’t put a shovel in the ground,…
CRD is a riddle, a mystery, an enigma
Dec. 2015 – Does anyone have the foggiest idea what the Capital Regional District does or know how it operates? It’s time to find out considering your tax assessment is…
After 50 years, CRD still a work in progress
Regional conference on mandate, effectiveness urged Jan. 13, 2016 – The golden anniversary is one of the most celebrated of anniversaries, but maybe not so much with the Capital Regional…