British Columbia, CAN
Released by Delta Optimist
A new tax pitched by the region's mayors may be fine for now, but the most equitable system to pay for transit improvements remains bridge tolls, says Delta Mayor Lois Jackson.
The provincial government gave the go-ahead last week for a referendum on a new tax proposed by the mayors, but only after revising the wording from "sales tax" to something that might be more palatable…
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