As the old adage goes, there are two things certain in life: death and taxes. North Vancouver city residents will feel the property tax pinch slightly more than their district counterparts, with this year's fees increasing by 3.9 per cent and 2.5 per cent respectively for the two municipalities. In the city, part of the taxes will fund a replacement Harry Jerome Recreation Centre. Meanwhile, the district's main focus is to invest tax dollars into transportation projects. So the question is: Are your property taxes being spent to your satisfaction? Weigh in at nsnews.com.
Lois McIntyre North Vancouver "I feel much better about (North Vancouver's) roads; there are less accidents because of the improvements."
Thomas Koehler North Vancouver "No, because the sidewalks in North Vancouver (as a whole) are terrible. They are extremely bumpy."
Josh Vandermoor North Vancouver "I think all of it (taxes) is misspent on bureaucracy. It would be nice to see something more beneficial."
Jim Thorsteinson North Vancouver "I've been impressed by the public amenities that have been going up. .. it gives you a sense of community pride."
Dean Anderson North Vancouver "You think of property taxes you think of other taxes. And you pay them just the same. It's the way of the world."
