Chetwynd boundary plan may shift tax burden to area industries
District details a proposed boundary expansion to bring outlying industries into Chetwynd limits while sparing residential and farm lands. The move would cut 1995 industrial tax receipts to about $68,000 but boosttaxable industry revenue for the town and alter distribution under the Peace River Industrial Tax Agreement. Officials say most taxpayers in Chetwynd will benefit, while Electoral Area E residents fear reduced rural services.
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Rick Davison
Chetwynd
Industry
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Derek Trimmer
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Trimmer
Petition for Chetwynd Council resigns in protest
A petition asking the entire District of Chetwynd Council to resign was presented at a public meeting about boundary expansion. Ministry staff received the petition, which reportedly lists 500 names, with unclear signatory residency. The petition calls for removals over alleged mistreatment of Councillor Nicholson and refusal to account for public funds.
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs
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