2017 Incorporation Referendum: Moderated Panel Discussions
On 13 March 2017 the Hon. Peter Fassbender announced that he has authorized a referendum to be conducted on Salt Spring Island to allow islanders to choose between an incorporated governance structure or the current, unincorporated format. The referendum has been set for Saturday 9 September.
To assist our community to engage in constructive and courteous consideration of this important decision, our three local government representatives are arranging formal, moderated panel discussions to explore the pros and cons of each form of governance available to our community - the current, unincorporated format or a municipal structure. The intention is to assemble two panels, one panel speaking in favour of the current form of governance and one making the case for incorporation.
The panel discussions are likely to take place in August. Precise dates will be notified when known.
Former BC Cabinet Minister George Abbott will moderate the events, holding panelists and panels …
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