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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 2003
Page
12
Dear Editor letter asserts Chetwynd has not succumbed to political pressure and defends leadership stance. It emphasizes independence, urges readers to consider local governance integrity, and cautions against external meddling in municipal affairs.
A September 2 letter discusses being responsible and invites response. The writer fears being labeled racist or intolerant for supporting homosexual behavior, seeks a democratic reply, and cites having homosexual friends while noting personal limits on friendships.
Melody Hauser of Chetwynd BC argues public conduct should align with shared standards, not demand acceptance of homosexuality. She cautions against state backed changes that affect others, notes friends’ unhappiness with their lifestyle, and praises Chetwynd and Dawson Creek for differing responses to debate over rights and morality.
George Kalischuk urges council to cut capital expenditures and residential taxes in Chetwynd arguing high taxes worsen affordability. He notes a 2003 tax comparison gave fourth-highest rate at 1663 on a 90000 home while boundary expansion since 1996 adds 1 million yearly to the town. He suggests trimming water rates and delaying alley work and bylaw enforcement to realign priorities toward affordable living.
Richard Beckerton of Chetwynd laments higher local prices for fuel and staples versus Moberly, Tumbler, Groundbirch, and Dawson. He argues bulk sales and local spending could boost jobs, urges stations and stores to reconsider pricing to keep money in the community.
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