Residents of the 150 Mile House Fire Protection Service Area have the chance to vote early on 2 referendum proposals.
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is seeking voter approval to borrow funds for the construction of a new Fire Hall and to borrow funds for a new fire truck, repaid over 10 years instead of 5.
“Residents in that area can vote today (Wednesday) at our office on North Third Avenue in Williams Lake,” CRD Manager of Communications, Kat Chatten said. “If you follow the signs it will take you right to the Board Room entrance and that’s where the polling station is until 8 this evening.”
Chatten reminds voters to bring 2 pieces of identification with them, one that at least has your signature on it.
“And then they will get you all set up. You cast those two votes, it doesn’t take more than five minutes, and you’ll be on your way.”
The Cariboo Regional District needs to know if people within the Fire Protection Area are in favour of them borrowing up to $2.5 million to replace the Fire Hall.
Approximately $1.5 million has been secured through grants, the remaining costs will be financed and repaid over 25-years through a parcel tax of approximately $217 per parcel per year.
On the second referendum regarding the purchase of a new fire truck repaid over a ten year period instead of five, the CRD said if passed will not increase the property tax.
“General voting day will be Saturday November 8,” Chatten said, “and that’s going to be at the 150 Mile House Elementary School from 8 am to 8 pm.”
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