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There was much debate on what to do with the sizable surplus Coldstream amassed during 2007. Some Councillors actually proposed an increase of only 5.95% but they were in the minority.
It was interesting to listen to Councillor Mal
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Perhaps the most interesting comments came from Councillor Williams who maintained that she could not accept a reduction of services in "her community". She seems to forget that she no longer is a member of this community since she moved out of Coldstream nearly a year ago.
Anyway, I think Council deserves credit for revisiting the issue and reducing the tax increase to a level more in line with other communities.
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