Paying For Water Must Be Fair to All

(Pete McIntyre) http://www.1075kiss.com/news/headlines/

The chairman of Greater Vernon Services says its too soon to say what's the best way to pay for water upgrades. Gary Corner says the G-V-S committee has been looking into the issue for several months, and he expects a decision by this summer. 'Some of the questions that we need answered as far as which type of billing system would be the fairest across the community. I think that's the way, whatever we decide on its got to be fair to everybody.' There's been criticism of hiking user fees to fund the improvements, as all the benefiting properties don't contribute. Local taxpayer groups are calling for it to be financed through taxation which is one of the options being considered.