DECISION 2018: Taxes and Infrastructure
KAMLOOPS — As Kamloops grows, more staff is needed to maintain city services, and upgrades are required to keep city infrastructure in top shape. All of this requires taxpayer dollars.
Tax increases and infrastructure are two hot button issues in the municipal election and they’re the topics of the fifth installment of our mayors series.
When infrastructure breaks down taxpayers can expect to foot some of the bill. Road repairs, and water and sewer upgrades are common projects in Kamloops, and unavoidable costs in keeping the city running smoothly.
“I think it’s prudent for us as council to make sure that we’re doing the kind of maintenance that will save those assets and allow us to use them for a longer life-span,” said mayoral candidate Ken Christian.