UBCM convention highlights city funding and policy talks
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities discussed disposing of hard to dispose products, campaign funding disclosure, and reinstating the drinking age to 21. Sixteen government departments ran temporary offices around the site, enabling face to face staff contacts with local officials. Premier Vander Zalm announced funds to combat the drug trade and GOBO program money. Len Traboulay elected UBCM president.
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Union of
British Columbia Municipalities
UBCM
Vander Zalm
Port Coquitlam
Len Traboulay
Chetwynd Civic Night Seeks Citizen and New Business Award
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for Citizen of the Year Junior Service Award and a new Business of the Year award ahead of the 30th Anniversary Civic Night on Saturday October 21 in the Cottonwood Room Rec Centre. Nominations due by noon October 13 in a sealed envelope at the Chamber Office. Tickets priced 15 include dinner and door prizes.
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Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Cottonwood Room
Rec Centre
Frank Oberle
Jack Weisgerber
McCarthy urges six reforms to municipal property taxes
Vancouver MLA Grace McCarthy releases a tax reform brief proposing six changes to property taxes based on assessment. She favors fee for service, removing school tax from property, a 1991 pilot, a Small Business Incentive Grant, and a 5 percent cap on tax increases, arguing current base fails ability to pay.
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Grace McCarthy
Vancouver-Little Mountain
McCarthy
Margaret Thatcher
McCarty
Nominations Open for Citizen of the Year and Business Award
The city invites nominations from organizations or two individuals with briefs outlining contributions, leadership, and community projects. Nominations must be in sealed envelopes by Friday October 13, 1989, and sent to the Chetwynd and District Chamber of Commerce or delivered in person.
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Chetwynd and District
Chamber of Commerce
District Council
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