Bold statements and ideas to start off discussion
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 23:19 |
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We are all told to shop local to save our communities, but the provincial government is the worst offender by committing to central purchasing and servicing. In the quest to 'save an almighty dollar' that dollar saved for a Vancouver taxpayer costs five to a rural taxpayer. If a local Ministry runs out of toilet paper, it's couriered in from a central supplier. Just buying ass-wipe might take one person off welfare and employ them at the local grocery store. If a computer gets a virus, a BCGEU tech from the Mainland is flown up to remove it, instead of taking it to the local computer store. We're aware of instances where an entire gov't office stopped working because it ran out of paper, and no one would go pay $10 at the drugstore for enough to keep the office open until the courier got there with more. That is complete bullshit and an insult to the community the office serves.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 06:22 |
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Stop Pandering to Special Interest: |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 23:18 |
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at the expense of communities. We don't want to be keepers of the Holy Great Bear Forest because a voter bloc that does not live here wants it so. Nor do we want to be at the mercy of the Company Town. Allow us to build sustainable communities.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 06:18 |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 23:17 |
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Ask the People: A serious problem has developed with 'consultants', 'specialists', and people from Ministries that do not live here making decisions for us. Do we need road improvements, do we need better Internet access? Ask us, we will tell you what we want and what we think is the best way to do it. Then DO IT! Stop cutting backroom deals with big business that implements thier monopolies with our tax money. We have been paying for 911 service we don't get, yet Victoria is seriously considering giving more money so the telcos will do the job they are required to do by law!Stop surprising us with second-rate roadwork and expect us to believe you didn't know it would be substandard. We're not stupid, but the decision makers sure appear to be! |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 14 March 2010 06:17 |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 23:14 |
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The BC Ferries fleet should be maintained and upgraded to more than a lowly shuttle. Privatize the kitchen, bring back the dining rooms. Entertainment proposals should be offered by the private markets: small movie theatres, cheap Internet access for travellers, tour guides should be encouraged on board. The ferries should be a chance to relax and enjoy a respite from driving, an alternative to the fixed bridge that remains affordable. |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 23:13 |
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A fixed bridge should be built to Vancouver Island. Tolls equal to regular car & driver and truck fares could be collected to cover the cost and upkeep. It should not be viewed as a replacement to the BC Ferries, but to accomodate growth and overflow. |
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