a North Vancouver City can- didate Eva Bundala: Amalgamation would cut administration costs, which in theory could translate to a tax relief to taxpayers in the long run. However, as J see it (based on my close observa- tions of the city’s modus operandi) its success would be conditional upon the resi- dents’ careful selection of the new top level officials, -equipped with fresh, unbiased ideas and integrity. These . officials would have to be - ‘accountable both morally and fiscally — nothing like the * present management of the . city corporation. From page 14 the furure. ‘North Vancouver City can- didate Coun. Barbara . Sharp: Why is the district so_ interested in amalgamating? No doubt it’s an: interest in the $30 million the city council and residents have » ‘carefully saved and the inter- . est is used to keep taxes . down and, like dusting, pro- vide unnoticeable services like" road and sewer repair. - When it’s to the residents’ advantage, services such as ~ police and recreation are joined with the district. Joint services are expanded further * to include West Vancouver for economic development and emergency. preparedness. If bigger is better, or cheaper, or amalgamation should hap- pen because of current joint ~ ards, we should make cer- ° tain to. include West ., Vancouver. , North Vancouver. City can-. didate Coun. John)” Braithwaite: I am not in favor of amalgamation. We have in place major joint ser- : vice arrangements with the:: . _ District as well as with West Vancouver which are working, . well. There has been no evi- ~ ““dence in Canada, or North ~ .. amalgamation s! “forced on them. ; Nevertheless, we can contin- America to my knowledge, which has demonstrated any kind of financial benefit which will lower taxes or cut costs. Amalgamation has come about for other rea- sons, such as perceived eco- nomic or political benefit. In my opinion, amalgamation costs money to pursue. I don’t believe that we could ever recoup this cost over the years. Some 20 years ago, this concept would have had some merit due to the high interest, and to some extent the desire of the two munici- palities to amalgamate. This is not the case today. North Vancouver City can- didate Bill Johnson: This question is very much 4 motherhood issue. Being rel- atively new to the local scene ‘and not totally familiar with all the factors involved, I am unable to definitively respond. 2 a ; However, my héartielt feeling is that this issue could create the samie type ef upset and uncertainty in our communi- ty as that associated with the Quebec referendum, My pur- . pose is to bring abour unity -~" and understanding, working towards creating harmonious and caring relations with all our neighbors. Although we may have our own identities, it does not mean that we can not work and share together for the common good, te North Vancouver District ’ candidate David Schreck: No, not now. The City appears to be opposed, and ould not be ue to share in and expand joint services, When folks in ‘the City look at how the ., District sells over $10 million a year of its land reserves in order to subsidize its budget, . they have every reason to be - concerned. ~The City and the District are ‘The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy: Campaign Thurs, Oct. 31" Fri. Nov..1# Sat. Nov. 2 TAKE TIME TO CANADIAN REMEM Please give generously. Your donation to the Legion Poppy 7 Campaign benefits the entire community. Branch 60 - West Vancouver Branch 118 - Lonsdale Branch 114 * Lynn Valley and . 8 FORCE VETERANS IN CANADA y different in many respects, but one of the biggest differ- ences is found in the financial statements of the nwo munici- palities. North Vancouver District candidate Glenys Deering- Robb: Is bigger necessarily better? Certainly amalgamation is a great idea, if it means our municipal tax dollars go fur- ther, we can reduce jurisdic- tional red tape and duplica- tion of services, and there are - real social, economic and environmental benefits for the residents of both munici- palities. But until we can determine the real benefits of amalga- mation, I would prefer that we continue to find ways for the. District and the City to work together on issues of mutual coricern, including development, sv.urity and safety, and prote-ting our area’s fish-bear:n streams. These are the kinds of issues that don't recognize the bor- ders between the municipali- - ties, but have an of us. |. i impact on all North Vancouver District - candidate Coun. Pat Munroe; The amalgamation of the City and District of North Vancouver would in effect be a reunification, as BEDDING "AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR © Mattresses, Box Springs : & Bed Frames * Sofa Beds & Roll Away Cots § © Quilts, Pillows & Pads * Most sizes in stock for : immediate delivery "| * Ask about our FREE delivery, j set up and old bed removal service I CHECK US OUT b HUGE SELECTION v LOW WAREHOUSE PRICES COLONY | HOME FURNISHINGS 1075 Roosevelt Crescent : North Vancouver (2 blocks behind Avalon Hotel) Open Daily Fri. 9-9; Sun 12-4 a pomeees we all know, in 1907 a por- tion of the district, important out small in relationship to the size of the whole district, was taken away to become the City. In 1951, shortly after the City and the District were taken out of receivership, the District conducted a study for amalgamation. In 1968, the people of the District voted 90% in favor of reunification. However, the City vote was split 50/50 and because a 60% Yes was required in each municipality, jt could not proceed at that © time. eet, : Although we‘ remain separat- _ ed, we have both cooperated in the provision.and opera- tion of services in areas which have accounted for about one quarter of the District’s total expenditures. ; ‘Further economies should be expected from the reduction in overhead costs with the complete unification. *” North Vancouver District Councillor and Mayor-elect Don Bell: | support amalga- mation ifan u: dated, unbi- -ased review of the:pros and |” cons of joining:back together * Sunday, October 27, 1996 ~ North Shore News — 15 ibents fear cash communi- ties. This would then require a vote and approval by residents of both the City and District. Current fiscal pressures on local government, and the prospect of more download- ing from senior governments, demand that we accurately examine all possible ways, including amalgamation, that will enable us to keep taxes affordable and maintain ser- vice levels. North Vancouver District candidate Trevor Carolan: | If costly duplication of staff services is reduced, amalga- mation offers District and City taxpayers significant sav- ings. My support for the idea is contingent though upon. the terms of the. unification . process which should be, guided through public con- sultation, and decided by ref- erendum only. We must also ensure that every community _ will be sufficiently represent- ed on-council in a new, larger | could show meaningful bene- -° municipality. - fits would result for both’ TIME ONEY... e 7 a Preseat this ad Sunday to Thursday apex a) ordering any two dinner entrees (valued up to $13.95 each) and pay only $16.95! P.S. the maximum discount is $10.95 per couple. 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