seem to be v very many ‘people happy with’ . it. Let's find out what some North Shore, | residents think. | Today S question ts: Cees a " Tdon't:like it. It is like “giving, the ‘peasant pen- - ‘nies..; owhilé. the _ govern- deduct interest . RRSPs. The. budget does not offer much of Lloyd McLeod 'N orth Vancouver It stinks. They could have done a lot more for the poor. Also, what. is the use of having a RRSP any more? Roger Vernon North Vancouver J think it is a disaster. It _ has. been described as a , budget to help the poor ‘rand fax the rich, but that is nonsense. This budget hurts the middle class. ' Bob Fletcher North Vancouver I would have liked to "see the government do _ more to help people with their mortgages. 1 think we should be able to deduct interest on home mortgages from our tax- able income. Also, we have ost our tax benefits with regards to RRSPs. Steve Papz North Vancouver As usual, the rich will do fine and the poor will continue to suffer. | think they should have increas- ed the taxes on tobacco and liquor and helped people in other ways with ‘the moncy recreation cost-sharing . the dispute’ over two “ municipalities are population; i in which the City. d of * sion. ae member opposing the deci- only: Mare cil * . ‘Buthauser. and: ait inter- . preted.a recreation bylaw in | - favor of: ‘the’ District, some - aldermen..on. City council became a little edgy. “It shakes your confidence when yot see an_-opinion. “given to the District ‘on the recreation commission ‘that’s _ im. favor .of the, District,” : Alderman Bill Sorenson told ‘council at Monday’s meeting. “{ thought it was a policy ~ of the firm not to act for either party in event of a conflict.” ‘ “It’s like incest,” said -Alderman Stella Jo Dean, ‘who is keen on reviewing the City’s legal services... “J think we can obtain a much better legal services ‘system, one that will possibly refrain from representing | other corporations or municipalities. “They might also attend City hall a couple of times a, week to give advice.” Alderman Frank’ Marcino doesn’t seg any problem with the City’s legal:services. “We have had good business from the firm,” he countered. “Alderman Dean brings ‘expensive legal fees’ without. remembering that we ate going through one of our biggest | expansions ever.” ° Mayor Jack Loucks reminded aldermen that the firm has “quite a bit of ex- perience doing municipal work”. The firm also serves Lions Gate Hospital and the North Shore Board of Health as well as the City and District of North Vancouver. The one thing that should be settled, Loucks added-Nis their work for the District. Whether or not the firm is involved with the District is of no concern, ‘said Alder- man Gary Payne, as long as there isn’t any conflict alderman My name is Gordon Rose. For the tast ten years ! have had the privilege of representing you as a District ALDERMAN. Eight years ago ! was elected to District Council on a platform of con- cem about the direction that the development of and services to our community were taking. As a member of your Council | have followed a basic policy of “Putting People First" in con- sidering items that have come before me. Judge for Yourself; as an Alderman, I... - ¢ assisted and supported the mentally and physically handicapped through their associates to integrate into our community ‘ * advocated and still do, a better deal for the municipalities and you, the resident, in the dum- ping of the transit system onus. * supported resident invalvement in the formation of policies and plans affecting their areas . * served as Council representative on various committees, including, the Advisory Planning Committee, North Van Emergency Measures Organization, the Seymour Community School Committee, and chaired a committee reviewing regulations controlling home occupations in the District * supported non-profit housing In our municipality * supported the parks by-law which provide new recreational facilities for residents throughout the District. | believe in preserving the riverbeds, oceanfronts and natural ravines for the benefit of all The Future vee The next two years will see continuing pressure for change in our community. | see the forma- tion of a proper land use and housing policy and preparation of long range development plans for our community as being prime goals. {have worked hard and sincerely for the last ten years, and | feel certain that with the ex- perience | have gained | can serve you even better for the next two Vote for Experience and Ability - “PUT PEOPLE FIRST’ NOVEMBER 21ST YOU DECIDE... Condominium Management Specialists Professional, personalized service covering the Lower Mainland since 1975. Please call Art Lyly, President 683-9331 GULFSTREAM MANAGEMENT LTD. SUITE 917 - 470 GRANVILLE STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C t