Congratulations to the Vernon and District Taxpayers Association for a job well done!
They collected over 6,000 signatures against the proposed borrowing of $20 million for the construction of a "Library and Civic Complex" which is already a misleading title as the Library costs an additional $9 million.
Citizens lined up in huge numbers to sign the petition, indignant with their politicians for their arrogant statements, indicating that whatever the outcome of the Alternate Approval Process they would build the facility regardless.
While on the subject of the Alternate Approval Process, in this writer's opinion the legislation interferes with an individual's right to privacy. Unlike a referendum, where our choices are private, this process requires the voter to reveal his/her address, requires his/her signature and reveals his/her vote. It could be an interesting challenge in a Court of Law.
The results are further proof that the Taxpayers indeed have the power to ensure that their representatives are also their servants and not the other way around.
They collected over 6,000 signatures against the proposed borrowing of $20 million for the construction of a "Library and Civic Complex" which is already a misleading title as the Library costs an additional $9 million.
Citizens lined up in huge numbers to sign the petition, indignant with their politicians for their arrogant statements, indicating that whatever the outcome of the Alternate Approval Process they would build the facility regardless.
While on the subject of the Alternate Approval Process, in this writer's opinion the legislation interferes with an individual's right to privacy. Unlike a referendum, where our choices are private, this process requires the voter to reveal his/her address, requires his/her signature and reveals his/her vote. It could be an interesting challenge in a Court of Law.
The results are further proof that the Taxpayers indeed have the power to ensure that their representatives are also their servants and not the other way around.
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