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Prince George City Council is doing the right thing in proceeding with a censure of Coun. Brian Skakun.
At Monday’s meeting, council considered a report from Mayor Dan Rogers outlining the possible actions it could take after Skakun was found guilty earlier this year of breaching the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
This is not, as some people are painting it, a vendetta by other members of council against Skakun. The act which he is found guilty of breaching is one of the few which has direct reference to offences which can be committed by an elected official.
Property taxes in the City of Prince George will be increasing by 3.98 per cent this year, following council’s approval of the city budget on Wednesday.
The total tax levy for 2010 will total $73.54 million, up from $69.87 million in 2009. For an average home, valued at $209,060, the increase will mean an additional $58.37 in property taxes.
The city’s total operational budget for 2010 will be $118.19 million. The budget excludes the city’s water, sewer and garbage collection services which are funded by user fees.
Only four service enhancements, totaling $390,937, were approved by council this year. Of the 3.98 per cent tax increase, 3.11 per cent was a result of increase operating costs and 0.31 per cent by a $215,000 to the road rehabilitation levy.