DELTA - Delta Mayor Lois Jackson and council want to know what residents' and local business owners' thoughts are on Metro Vancouver's Transportation and Transit Referendum, to take place from March 16 to May 29.
Jackson noted Delta council has not yet taken a position on the referendum, on whether the provincial sales tax should be increased by 0.5 per cent to fund new transit projects."We want to hear from our community first and see what they have to say," Jackson said. "Council is seeking a better understanding of the community's perspective on the referendum, transitservices, and finding real solutions to address growth and congestion in a sustainable way."Delta council is asking Deltans to submit their views via email, to feedbacktomayor@delta.ca or by writing to Delta municipal hall, from now until March 16. Municipal staff will then compile all this information into a report to be presented to council on March 30, at its regular meeting.As for the referendum itself, Elections BC will be tallying the votes, which are to be submitted by mail. Registered voters are to receive a voting package soon but if you don't get yours by March 27, you can contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683 or visit Elections.bc.ca to request your package.tzytaruk@thenownewspaper.com