Fort Whyte Residents Want Referendum on Sales Tax Increase

Fort Whyte, residents have recently been surveyed by the liberal association. Results showing that .100% of residents in the survey say that government should hold a referendum on the 1% sales tax increase. Residents also indicated, 51% are in favour of the raising of sales tax but that is only after government holds the referendum, under balanced budget legislation. Equally of concern were infrastructure issues; which include congestion and traffic that continues to be neglected... On McGillivray, Kenaston and Waverley road ways. Another issue demanding attention is the quality of Lake Winnipeg, with residents asking when will government action begin to address the vital issues of Lake Winnipeg which has been highlighted as the most at Risk Lake of the world? Finally 61% of the residents of Ft. Whyte felt their community has not progressed under present representation Liberal Director for Fort Whyte, Bob Axworthy says There is clearly a need for more community input and consultation on matters that are important to the residents of Fort Whyte. Our community wants to be heard and have meaningful changes to their community:

Online Survey Web link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/283NZLQ

-30For further information please contact: For more information Contact: Bob Axworthy Liberal Director South 204988 9385 2044890720 rda@mts.net -