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OBSERVER QUESNEL - CARIBOO
SINCE 1908
Friday, January 24, 2014
VOL. 100 NO. 42
Survey says no to tax increase, yes to arena replacement AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter The survey results are in. The North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee reviewed the recreation survey results, noting two major results. One result showcased more than 50 per cent of residents who felt replacement of Arena One and renovating the pool were important. The second indicated the majority of survey participants said they do not support a tax increase to construct a performing arts theatre. The survey also showed residents are divided regarding any tax increase to build the new arena. The telephone survey was conducted by Discovery Research between Jan. 2 – 12 to speak with North Cariboo residents about their use and satisfaction with current North Cariboo Recreation and Parks services and about their priorities for future recreation infrastructure planning. A total of 1,000 residents within the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks boundary participated in the survey. “I am pleased with the 100 percent attendance and participation of all North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee members during last night’s
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strategic planning session,” committee co-chair Ted Armstrong said. “The committee is eagerly awaiting the report from staff which will be presented to the committee in February. Shortly thereafter we will be engaging the public in a thorough and meaningful consultation process.” The committee requested staff prepare a report that will be presented during the regularly-scheduled Feb. 11 NCJPC meeting. The report will be based on the findings of the survey and discussions with elected officials during the strategic planning session. The document is intended to provide options for the next steps in future infrastructure needs of the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks service. “I would like to thank those residents living in the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks boundary for taking the time to participate in the survey,” Mayor Mary Sjostrom said. “The North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee looks forward to the next steps in determining the future of recreation infrastructure in our community, based on your input.” Full tabular results of the survey and a survey summary are available online at quesnel.ca or cariboord.bc.ca.
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