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Letter: West Van taxpayers shouldn't have to pay to park in parks

The people who voted for change last municipal election did not have this in mind, the letter writer states
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A gorgeous morning at Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver. West Van residents should not have to pay for parking at spots like this, according to this letter writer.

Dear Editor:

Charging local residents, most if not all of whom are already property taxpayers, any amount, let alone $20 per vehicle each year, for parking in one or another of our municipal parks is wrong-headed. In last October’s election, I don’t believe people who voted overwhelmingly for change had this sort of action in mind. I certainly did not.

The District of West Vancouver has a long-standing expenditure problem. The answer is not to focus on seeking out new revenue sources.

David Marley
West Vancouver

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