The dispute over Greater Vernon Water devolution is back in the hands of the BC government, according to Mayor Wayne Lippert. This comes after an arbitrator's decision against Vernon's partial withdrawal from the system. Lippert says Vernon wanted a full withdrawal in the first place. He says the city is now looking to Victoria to decide whether Vernon can fully withdraw from the water management system. Lippert acknowledges this could be a slow process. He also points out that the regional district can now remove a big item $300,000 from the 2010 budget. Coldstream councillor Pat Cochrane says it's a "victory for Coldstream.'' Cochrane hopes all sides will continue talks to work out their problems. Lippert says no group -- except Vernon -- has brought any solutions to the table.
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Hahaha, so all that stuff the Mayor said (just yesterday) about only ever wanting to bring the other participants back to the negotiating table is a complete load of hooey??
Because now only Victoria or a Minister can solve problems?
Nice to see confirmation on the front page of the newspaper from the City's administrator that he has zero interest in negotiation of any kind, and has already prejudged the outcome of any future negotiations: "The minister is the one with the power to put an end to it."
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