Opinion

'Surely those who live in Gibsons, pay taxes and especially those who take the time to try and provide thoughtful and constructive comment deserve better.'

In her farewell column for Coast Reporter, Sophie Woodrooffe urges Sechelt council to make a stand and stand up for those actively suffering due to forces way outside their control.

'So does it make sense to continue to approve new developments without regard for our (lack of) capacity or ability to deliver water and just continue to enact water use restrictions for existing households and taxpayers year after year after year?'

Next year, everything will feel more expensive as tax hikes will take a bigger chunk out of your paycheque. Both the Trudeau and Eby governments plan to hike taxes in 2023.

About one in four Canadians believe Canada does not need a Senate and want all legislation to be reviewed and authorized by the House of Commons.

'Rezoning does not provide affordable housing. In my view it should have be turned down immediately, hopefully, the “public hearing” process will send a message loud and clear that “urban infill” is meant for the Village area and not West Sechelt.'