The usual topics will be debated at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this week, ranging from the Canada-goose problem to a looming RCMP contract that could boost policing costs for almost every city and town in the province.
But, as several municipal politicians told me this weekend, the biggest topic is one that isn’t up for debate: the HST. Whether they support it or don’t, it’s having a ripple effect on the places they represent. Everyone will be waiting to see whether the premier uses his speech as the vehicle to try to alter the course of this train wreck.
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1 Mary // Sep 27, 2010 at 6:47 am
I would hope that the UBCM spends some of its time coming to agreement on conditions for renewing the RCMP contract. Together they have a lot of clout, and the RCMP needs some reform to improve accountability. It’s a great opportunity to improve service to British Columbians.
2 Mr Archive // Sep 27, 2010 at 7:55 am
I agree with Mary. Get the important pressing issues covered first. Then at the end have a vote of non-confidence on the Premier. Send him a clear message.