Here is my post to this CBC news story:
TransLink eyes $18M tax hike for Metro Vancouver residents
Last Updated: Monday, March 17, 2008 12:24 PM ET
CBC News
Have any of these clowns heard of a little thing called taxation without representation? So, let's review: the BC Liberal appointed the board of Translink, friends and insiders, none who actually has any experience in transportation. This is eerily similar to the appointment of Doug Hahm as chair of BC Ferries and we see how well that's gone for us all. Then, the Translink Board votes themselves cushy BIG raises, behind closed doors. Wonder what other perks they've set for themselves? Now, they plan to introduce a scheme to tax businesses and citizens when they have no legal right to do so. When did BC become a fascist, anti-democratic oligarchy where unelected, unaccountable elites can tax us throughout the entire Lower Mainland. I presume communities in outlining areas who receive little to no adequate public transportation will also be on the hook here.
Enough is enough. City councils and other organizations must look at passing a vote of non-confidence in the BC Liberal government & Translink, or there won't be much left of our communities once these greedy folks are done pillaging all they can.
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