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SCRD spending a concern

Letters

Editor:

The magnitude of the SCRD’s proposed spending in 2020 is of considerable concern to the members of the Chamber and, we believe, to the general taxpayers.

It appears the proposal is to spend almost $4 million more in 2020 compared with 2019 – a 10 per cent increase. In addition, the plan contemplates creating 15 new full-time equivalent staff positions.

The Chamber’s board of directors is of the view that these budget proposals need to be more fully explained and supported and that additional input should be obtained to better assess if these extraordinary increases are warranted and affordable.

John R. Henderson, Chair, Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce