came in late Thursday, and very few residents opposed the plan of borrowing money to partially fund a new firehall for the Lakeview Heights neighbourhood.
The city says it received just 68 forms opposing the plan. That’s well below the 10 per cent mark, which, forThe alternative approval process benefits government as those in favour of whatever is being proposed have to do nothing while those against have to register opposition.If enough residents register opposition, the process can then either be shut down or it can head to a yes-or-no referendum vote.top news stories from Canada and around the world.
The regional district’s alternative approval process was soundly opposed, with 30.7 per cent registering opposition – well above the 10 per cent population threshold.‘A nightmare’: SIM card swap scam hits Toronto-area couple for more than $140,000 However, despite that, the regional district forged ahead with a referendum vote, which was soundly defeated, with 1,231 votes against and 114 votes in favour.The new firehall, which is pegged to cost $14.3 million, would be at 860 Anders Rd., a park site just around the corner from the current location.The city says no new taxes will result from the borrowing, and that city staff will discuss the initiative at next Tuesday’s council meeting.