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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1981
Page
7
Bob Walkden pledges fixed control on property taxes by boosting industrial and commercial growth to benefit Chetwynd citizens and create new jobs. He seeks support on November 21 to begin immediate tax dollar efficiency and good management.
Bob Walkden seeks the Chetwynd mayoralty on a platform of sound fiscal management and independent leadership. He pledges to serve all residents, resisting pressure from special interests to ensure prudent, transparent municipality governance.
Bob Walkden urges council to tap winter funds for Winter Works Programs to create jobs for the unemployed and youth. He supports industrial and commercial development, a higher tax base, better parks, recreation facilities, and a new courthouse and post office in Chetwynd, with improved mail service and door-to-door delivery.
Walkden argues against selling the public works yard describing it as poor judgment for a valuable asset. He insists any sale in a major development site requires a taxpayer vote and opposes selling without one.
Walkden proposes scheduling enhancements for Chetwynd airport to connect with more destinations and pursue grants for airport development. He argues that if Chetwynd is to lead the North East Coal Development, the airport must be up to date.
A group of Chetwynd citizens expresses support for a local initiative and invites broader participation in upcoming community discussions and activities. The message signals communal pride and shared responsibility for ongoing town projects.
Local youth group Walkden Youth hosts an arcade event thanking attendees for their evening of entertainment. A note credits the effort to volunteers and applauds the community for support with the event concluding at the Old Corral venue.
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