The Editor,
Re: "'No' vote opens better path for TransLink and taxpayers," Now guest column Jan. 29.
I have continued to read letters supporting a "no" vote on the upcoming plebiscite, which I fully agree with. If TransLink truly wishes to cut costs, it can begin with eliminating the $100,000 that it is paying the mayors of Vancouver and Surrey. The taxpayers of both municipalities are already overpaying these politicians. When a politician is elected to a specific position, we expect them to devote 100 per cent of their time to the duties of that position.
Politicians have already proven that they have not contributed in a positive manner to the operations/planning of TransLink, so it is high time to bring industry experienced professionals onto the board and eliminate the municipal self-interest politicians.
R. Conley,
Surrey