Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Dispute Is Fueling Amalgamation Talk
Vernon mayor and G-VAC chair Wayne Lippert says Coldstream's change of stance on Greater Vernon Water won't do anything to solve the local governance issues. In fact, he says all the disagreements between the regional partners, have led to more talk of amalgamation. "People are getting frustrated with the Regional District of the North Okanagan, and Greater Vernon, and since I first became mayor (six years ago) to now, not just in the city of Vernon but in the BX and Coldstream, people that earlier didn't want to talk about amalgamation, are now coming to me saying, 'How can we make that happen?'" Lippert says Coldstream's about-face on the water issue has happened a number of other times in discussions. "It just shows they can't hold to an agreement, so if you can't hold to an agreement with someone, what kind of partnership can you expect to have?" Lippert says Coldstream seems to be willing to talk lots, but with no action.
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This dysfunctional setup has to end!I have lived in this area for twenty years and am getting tired of all the "we said,they said bullcrap" All this infighting and countless studies and mediation are costing this area a fortune! Amalgamate and lets get on with life!
It is time for the Province to step in-force the amalgamation now and get rid of the current politicians in the November election
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