Councillor opposes annexations

Perhaps rather than a blanket no to all requests for boundary extensions it would be fairer to examine each request in detail and judge it on its own its merits. This would be an appropriate way to treat a property owner making a legal request. To say that you are going automatically vote no on all annexation requests sets at naught the right of these property owners for fair consideration. It is my understanding the requests are property owner driven and are not sought by the City of Vernon. They seek access to services not provided by the RDNO.

The ongoing concerns of the electoral areas over tax base should be dealt with by the province. In the meantime  I believe the role of our city council is to the follow the rules as they exist and ensure fair treatment to applicants who wish join the City of Vernon.
Cheers Shawn Lee a Vernon Taxpayer