Media Release
For Immediate Release
August 27, 2007
Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition urges a responsible and sustainable approach to settling the civic workers strike
Vancouver – “Strikes are tough on everyone but responsible spending is a critical factor in reaching a settlement,” say Bob Laurie and Ed Des Roches, co-chairs of the Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition (VFTC). “When you are spending other people’s money, particularly the public’s money, good stewardship is mandatory. Whatever the final agreement is, it must be sustainable for all parties including the taxpayers.”
The VFTC urges all Vancouver City Councillors and union officials to reach an agreement that is fair, equitable and sustainable for all parties including commercial and residential taxpayers.
“Attempts to vilify the Mayor and any elected individual are unacceptable and smack of political opportunism,” says Bob Laurie, co-chair of the VFTC. “There is a well-established bargaining process to be followed.“
“It is important to property owners and voters that our elected representatives have flexibility and control so they can run our city services efficiently and effectively,” continues Ed Des Roches. “Commercial property owners and their tenants pay the largest share of the tax bill.”
The Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition represents more than 43,000 local businesses and affiliate associations concerned about the high municipal property taxes they pay.
For more information about the VFTC, visit www.fairtaxcoalition.com.
Media contacts:
Ed Des Roches
Co-Chair, Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition
604-254-5034 ext. 103
Bob Laurie
Co-Chair, Vancouver Fair Tax Coalition
604-662-5180
Kim Thé
Contemporary Communications Ltd.
604-734-3663 |
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