About 50 people coming out for a public consultation session with the Minister of Local Government Bruce Fitch. The meeting is part of the minister's tour around the province asking for input regarding possible changes to municipal funding arrangements, property taxes and regionalizing service delivery.
Those who chose to speak to the minister were mostly from local service districts, saying they are happy with the service they get and did not want to foot the bill for other communities through regionalization.
Fitch tells CHSJ News people are passionate about their community but the reality is the current model of local government needs to change.
An action plan will be ready for the provincial government by the fall.
