Urgent Memo to Provincial Election Candidates: Half a century on, CRD steeped in myths
Back in 1966, when colour television was first introduced to Canada, Montreal-born actor William Shatner debuted in the science fiction series Star Trek. There were fewer than 60,000 residents in…
Federal PILTs anchor municipal finances: Esquimalt, Metchosin, Colwood biggest beneficiaries
In 2015, federal payments in lieu of taxes in the Capital region totaled $29-million or 4.33 per cent of the total municipal revenues including surplus, according to Public Works Canada…
Tough 2017 municipal budget questions to ask your councillor
Better value for taxes urged by unflappable humanoids – This time of year you must have empathy for taxpayers, those unflappable humanoids who are normally florid-faced, calm, stoic, wiry, and…
Province must step up to the plate to improve integrity in local government
Local politics in BC is dirty, frighteningly dirty: Travis – VICTORIA – The province must become more involved in municipal affairs and address pressing issues to improve the integrity of…
Zilch. Nada. Nothing. Zero.
Unresolved issues of wasteful spending, excessive wages, and duplication of services in Victoria regional municipalities – Zero. That’s the amount of tax increases local politicians should be aiming for this…
BRIEF: Top 10 ways to improve capital region governance
Grumpy Taxpayer$ 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…