From the mayor's desk - Scott Manjak column - Past, Present and Future
Kootenay News Advertiser - October 14, 2009
I was speaking with my Dad the other evening. Like most conversations in Cranbrook these days, ours turned toward the East Hill Boundary referendum. Dad is an active member in the seniors’ community and his views provide some insight for me, as Mayor, on how seniors are feeling on this important topic for our community. A frequent question, and perhaps the one of greatest concern to our seniors, is the one regarding taxes and what effect these lands will have on our tax base if they become part of Cranbrook. First and foremost, your municipal property taxes will not be affected if the East Hill is incorporated into the City. In fact, when the inevitable development does occur on these lands, it will actually, over time, increase the City’s tax base, as long as these lands are part of our community.
Next Chamber of Commerce info session Oct. 21
The Daily Townsman - October 9, 2009
Letter to the Editor - Boundary extension fits with Cranbrook's Official Community Plan
The Daily Townsman - October 7, 2009
Letter to the Editor; former mayor speaks up on expansion
Kootenay News Advertiser - October 6, 2009
Letter to the Editor - Get the facts
The Daily Townsman - September 29, 2009
Wow! There have been some very interesting opinions written on the East Hill Boundary expansion lately. What concerns me is that the opinions seem to be less about the topic at hand, and more about things that have nothing to do with the expansion. I'm worried that many people are not taking the time to look at the opportunity and instead are just listening to the person that approached them at SuperStore with a form to sign. I am frightened that citizens of Cranbrook will not take the time to get the facts and we will miss a huge opportunity!
Letter to the Editor - Cranbrook needs community
The Daily Townsman - September 24, 2009
Yes to Opportunity group holds rally
The Daily Townsman - September 23, 2009
By Bonnie Bryan
The group encouraging citizens to vote in favour of the East Hill boundary expansion held a rally yesterday at its newly opened campaign office.
Approximately 75 people attended the Yes to Opportunity committee's rally, which co-chair Brian Sims found encouraging.
Yes Campaign holds first Rally
Kootenay News Advertiser - September 22, 2009
The Yes to Opportunity Campaign held a lunch time rally at their new office on Kootenay Street this past Tuesday. Two of the co-chairs for the campaign, Brian Sims and Joey Hoechsmann, spoke to the supportive crowd of more than 75 people.
Huge Turnout for Yes Campaign as Citizens Rally for Boundary Extension
Yes To Opportunity launches campaign and website to inform and educate voters
Campaign Office:
YES To Opportunity Campaign Office
323C Kootenay Street North
Cranbrook, BC V1C 3T6
Media Contact:
Courtney Magro
Campaign Manager, Yes To Opportunity Campaign
Courtney.Magro@yesvote.ca
250-919-6445
To receive news releases from the Yes to Opportunity campaign email: info@yesvote.ca