Mayoral candidates discuss taxes roads and downtown revival in Chetwynd
The field includes Joan Chesley and Bettin along with others outlining stances on mandatory retirement taxation highway paving and a downtown revitalization plan. They promise cooperation with government bodies business groups and the community to attract new shops and improve services while maintaining reasonable taxes and council remuneration.
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Chetwyd
Lions Club
Victoria
Chetwynd
Industrial Development Commission
Merchant’s Association
Chamber of Commerce and Northern Lights College
RCMP
All Candidates Forum
Hoffman
Munch and Rodeo
Bettin
Moorehouse alderman pledges town revival plan
A candidate outlines steps to attract tourists and new businesses by advertising BC area, lowering rents on vacant buildings, and revitalizing existing spaces without extra taxes. He commits to personal meetings with residents and cooperative, informed governance.
Chetwynd Aims to Grow Tourism and Support Local Industries
The text argues that Chetwynd should support secondary industries to attract and retain business, promoting the town as a tourist hub in the Peace River Area. It cites a provincial figure of $32.50 per tourist left behind and $130.00 spent per visitor annually, stressing understanding visitor needs and services.
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Chetwynd
Peace River
Evey
Boundaries and barriers cited in local letter to editor
Casey Hillton argues against expanding boundaries. He calls for removing barriers that hinder traffic to current businesses. He supports deregulation and for government to act as a governing body, not a competitor to free enterprise.
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Casey Hillton
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Chetwynd Printers & Copy Center
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