The Editor,
Re. “Get the most out of city land, says Lahti” (The Tri-City News, June 26) plus “PoCo staffing costs are down” and “$1M more in salaries for Port Moody” (June 24).
So, Port Moody Coun. Meghan Lahti would like to sell public land to save taxes? It is always easier to sell off public land than to make staff and budget cuts or paint one less garbage truck with art.
How is it possible Port Moody staff wages went up one million dollars in 2014 while Port Coquitlam cut $400,000 in wages the same fiscal year?
Coun. Lahti claims 35-year-old Kyle Centre, which only requires a new roof, siding and paint job, is at the end of its lifespan yet it was deemed more important by the previous council for the city to move a 105-year-old house not once but twice while spending almost $1.5 million to restore it right across the street.
It is time for politicians like Coun. Lahti to re-prioritize spending and cut the fat before they come after our precious public land and park space to pay for necessary repairs on public infrastructure.
Rick Evon, Port Moody
