Another Meeting Set for Cluculz Lake
Saturday, March 16, 2013 @ 6:00 AM
Cluculz Lake, B.C.- Those who oppose the Vanderhoof Pool referendum have retained a legal firm and will be providing details of the legal opinion on appealing the referendum at a special community meeting on the 23rd.
During that meeting, the status and direction of the appeal as well as details of the costs to move forward will be outlined.
The meeting is set for 2 p.m. at the Cluculz Lake Community Hall on Lund Road one week from today.
There are several concerns on the referendum process including which areas were allowed mail in ballots, the timing of the vote, and number of votes allowed. ( see previous story)
The referendum passed, meaning the residents of area “F” of the Bulkley- Nechako Regional District will have to pay $1.08 per one thousand dollars of assessment for the operations of a new $12 million dollar pool which will be built in Vanderhoof.
Comments
Good for these folks.
It is good to see people standing up to crooked politics.
Where was all the complaining before the vote? These people are pitiful, “if I don’t win I am going to take my ball and go home”. No wonder the Vanderhoof area will never grow and stay locked in the 1900’s.
You just don’t get it, we did NOT get the opportunity to voice our concerns before the vote, information tables were set up at the Cluculz hall with pamphlets, we did not have the chance to speak to the Pool committee or the RDBN before this referendum was arranged.
Randy’s point was, if the vote had gone the other way, you can bet there would be no protest.
No had the vote gone the other then Vanderhoof would just have held another vote. Remember this was voted down before. They then stacked the deck in their favour and had another vote. So yes they did protest the first vote. Good luck Cluculz Lake!!!!
really: “Remember this was voted down before.”
When was that? I would like to know more. Have you got a link to more info?
Randy, if the vote was legal and held properly then no fear. The vote will stay as it was. If it is proven to be corrupt then it will be over turned. So if you are confident everyone involved was given equal treatment and the vote was not stacked to ensure a yes vote, then you should not worry and Vanderhoof will have its pool.
“Randy, if the vote was legal and held properly then no fear.”
Precisely! Citizens still have the right to question if everything was done properly!
That goes for everything in this country whenever citizens have questions or misgivings about how they are being treated by people in authority, as mandated by laws.
It has got to do with democracy, civil liberties and the rights of an individual.
I hope they find satisfactory answers to their questions.
Johnnybelt: “Randy’s point was, if the vote had gone the other way, you can bet there would be no protest.”
Sorry JB, but “duh”
I think the larger issue here, is that the whole process is flawed and IMO, it could be determined, deliberately so due to usual scabby politics, seemingly the norm of the day.
A perfect example of how municipalities across the country are in big trouble with mounting debt, overtaxed citizens and crumbling basic infrastructure. The “I wants” and “We need”. This looks like a pretty hefty tax increase for the workin’ guy, for a “town” pool.
Right on bcnorth
If you want and can afford a swimming pool then get one.
Then work hard and save your money. Then you can have whatever you can want.
Do not expect other taxpayers to pay for your want’s.
Just my opinion
Well said bcnorth250 and rosekeepper,….
Randy, besides the issue of this being the third time trying for this and failing, many of the same arguments for the voting procedures being unfair, could have been used if the referendum was voted down. The whole process was not thought out before implemented
Another case of never-end-um, keep bringing it back and eventually the people will vote yes just to end the whole thing.
bcnorth: “Sorry JB, but “duh”
Fair enough. Just come out and say that. Let’s avoid the BS about ‘preserving democracy’ or whatever. Just say you’re not happy with the result and you’re looking for a loophole to get the decision overturned.
Democracy, civil liberties and individual rights. Fortunately we have these guaranteed and available in Canada. Some cherish them, perhaps others not so much…
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