Council Clears Way for Nearly A Million in Tax Exemptions

Tuesday, October 07, 2008 03:50 AM

Prince George, B.C.- The City of Prince George has passed the first two readings of bylaws that will allow tax exemptions for a variety of churches and non profit organizations.

The amount of taxes being dropped? $972,053.

The staff report says the organizations “further Council’s objectives of enhancing quality of life (economic, social, and cultural) and economic delivery of these services.

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Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 03:50 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Petty fan on October 7 2008 7:20 AM

wow - thats a big chunk of change..I wonder how this is going to be made up..I dont mind the Not for Profit not paying but churches I think should pay. The amount of money that goes into churches (already tax free) would blow your mind - and where does this money go??

Posted by: giterdun on October 7 2008 7:57 AM

Love to see a list of who these freeloaders are??

Posted by: downnotout on October 7 2008 8:16 AM

churches also contubute to those in need. soup kitchens, clothing drives for victims of natural diasters as well a supplying a place of comfort for people. weddings funerals ect. If people would belive in what churchs were teaching there would be no need of police forces.

Posted by: YamaDooPolCat on October 7 2008 8:23 AM

"..Love to see a list of who these freeloaders are??.."

I bet Opinion250 could provide a list. I've seen the last years names, and it would get some comments alright if the same bunch is on there.

Posted by: realitycheck on October 7 2008 8:40 AM

I've seen the list. I'm OK with 99% of the groups on there....there are a few "grey" ones but nothing that a good argulemt couldn't be made for.
99% are very important, hard working (mostly volunteer) community groups that make a huge contribution to our community. I applaud them and applaud Council for continuing to support them.

Posted by: Old Hippy on October 7 2008 1:11 PM

Is the Prince george Golf & Curling Club on the list?

Posted by: Death to Socialism on October 7 2008 4:44 PM

The Catholic Church is one of the largest corporations in the world. Tax exemption in the name of outdated superstition needs to end.

Posted by: Harbinger on October 7 2008 4:58 PM

Betcha the middle class ain't on that list. We pay for everything because we don't qualify "because we make too much money". Hooray for the poor and the rich. Such benificieries. Grrr.

Posted by: lostfaith on October 7 2008 9:13 PM

You got that right Harb.