Derek Shogren - capsule

Councillor Derek Shogren is now chairing a special committee.

There have been three new committees created for city council each with a specific focus.

They include a Budget Process Committee, a Water Rates Review Committee and this Long-Term Financial Plan Committee.

Shogren says there are several areas this committee will look at and address – including the industrial tax rate.

 

Shogren says it’s not easy math and there will be some heavy duty discussions. He adds he’s happy to be chair of this committee and looking forward to the work ahead.

He says the city needs to set out a proper long term plan to ensure the tax rate stays low.

 

 

Shogren says they need to invest in infrastructure and also have a reasonable tax rate for the citizens. He says they want to have a good starting point for the tax rate and work from there.

 

They will meet for their initial meeting next Wednesday.