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Do you agree that a 1.3 per cent annual tax increase over 20 years is an appropriate way to address the city's infrastructure deficit?
No   92     84%
Yes   18     16%
 Total Votes: 110


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Gus  ( March 22, 2017)
The infrastructure record of this city is dismal. After building the bubble downtown, the city had to spend more money to fix the stage and sound system. The Taj Mahal needs a new roof. The firehall had to be fixed because the doors were falling when they were open. The intersection of Main and Second Streets needs to be fixed. The city spent millions replacing the sewer line to Thomas Aquinas, a month later the city had to replace the new line because it wasn't big enough to handle the flow volume. That cost those paying water and sewer an extra million dollars. The parkade needs work because it floods whenever we get a storm. Some recently paved roads need some work already. Most recent city drain sewers are sinking. These are just a few examples of the city's most recent infrastructures that had to be repaired, upgraded, replaced or need to be fixed. When does the city get to replace the old infrastructure?
Ken  ( March 21, 2017)
I think everyone, no matter which community you live in, First Nations included, should be paying taxes directly, to pay for and appreciate community services such as water, sewer and road maintenance.
Ken  ( March 21, 2017)
The city and their councils have overspent on nearly all the projects they undertake. Dig deep or try to and get the truth from city hall. They over build e.g. Public works building, fire hall, discovery center, tent. They hire consultants for everything then get to claim innocence by blaming them for failures. They hide spending, covering it up under big ticket items. They are on a hiring spree. Tourists come for the LAKE, just like they always have, not because of a tent. Some of the highest taxes in the country, and you want more, absolutely disgusting.
  ( March 21, 2017)
We managed just fine years ago without hiring consultants. Those elected used a little thing called "common sense".
Pete  ( March 20, 2017)
Kenora's roads are in terrible condition since the only roadwork that seems to occur is the paving of small sections that had a water or sewer break during the winter. Ever notice its the same section that keeps breaking year after year as well. The Kenora tax increases are getting as bad as Ontario Hydro rates and look whats happening to them...the premier wont get relected lol.
Josie  ( March 20, 2017)
Too much is being spent on structures only a small portion of the population uses. Good, reliable infrastructure is absolutely necessary for everyone in the city, no matter their age. Cut out the expensive wish list and you will have the funds to do the work."
Rob  ( March 20, 2017)
Instead of going begging for money to fix the bridges on the old #1 highway and only getting a part, close them to all traffic over 5 tons and watch when the by-pass shuts down how important they become to the powers with the money.
Gus  ( March 20, 2017)
In the last week council has given the Airport Authority $500,000 and loaned them $1,000,000, they have also created three more funds to funnel taxpayer money to local businesses and now they want to raise taxes. That is taxes besides the MPAC BS assessments. Oh wait it's not council it's a consultant. The money spent on the Discovery Centre, the bubble downtown and the Taj Mahal on the hill was more then enough to fix every bridge, street, road, sewer and twin the ice rink in the city. Council and senior staff have become addicted to yearly tax increases with little regard to whether people can afford it or not.
Greg  ( March 18, 2017)
What we need is a sensible plan to deal with the infrastructure deficit as well as a plan to maintain our infrastructure over time without constantly raising taxes or putting off work that needs to be done. We have arrived at this point by ignoring the aging infrastructure in favour of building shiny new multimillion dollar projects that are far in excess of what we need as a city of 15k people. We need to stop dreaming up new ways to spend money that add to our ongoing expenses and start taking care of what we have. Constantly robbing from reserves and raising taxes is not sustainable and we will regret operating in this manner. What happens in 20 years when the new infrastructure is old and it needs to be replaced.. another 20 years of tax hikes?
Dave  ( March 18, 2017)
The Municipal Property Assessment corporation has already raised the values of all our properties to a ridiculous level for the next five years. The city is already a big winner because it didn't have to do a darn thing and can blame the Ontario LIBERAL government. Just check your tax bill to see how much the town has gained from you the last two years due to MPAC assessments.

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