The Editor,
Re: "Adversity is exhausting our city," the Now, Jan. 9.
Although I live in the Elgin Creek part of South Surrey, I always tell people I live in Surrey. I get asked why I don't distinguish myself by saying South Surrey. I love where I live and don't need to dress it up.
As for taxes, mine have more than doubled since I moved here in 2004 while I continue to take home as much pay as I did 10 years ago - so I'm not big on raising taxes. Maybe it's the only practical way but reducing wasteful spending is rarely raised as an option and I'm glad you at least grazed the subject.
Overall, I enjoyed your piece.
Steve Kish, Surrey