Other directors have also voiced concerns about rising regional costs, Harvey said.
His top priority is to keep spending under control and delay tax increases on residents.
That’s what Delta Mayor George Harvey told Delta Optimist after Metro Vancouver’s board of directors elected him as its new board chair for 2023. Harvey said he was elected at the November 25 board meeting.
“I consider it a great honor to have been voted for the chairmanship by my fellow directors, mayors and councilors from across the region. situation,” Harvey said.
Harvie noted that it is important for Metro Vancouver homeowners to keep costs in rural areas as realistic as possible.
“According to our five-year financial plan, Metro Vancouver has a cumulative growth rate of 57.4% in homeownership. I tried to use my years of experience to make a difference. I will put together a very good task force and work with the committee to bring back options for the board to consider,” he said.
The forecast for a sharp rise in utilities is one of the concerns conveyed by Delta Council.
According to Metro to Delta City’s latest report this year, district staff in the region are working with the state to reform legislation so that the Greater Vancouver Water District can collect development charges (DCCs) under local government legislation. I’m here.
With growth projects accounting for 54% of long-term water capital programs, it is critical to establish growth-based revenue streams as soon as possible, the report notes, adding that work to date has included early involvement, industry A capacity analysis, and rate modeling, in principle results in a set of draft DCC rates for consultation.
After further stakeholder input, the finalized DCC program will be taken to Metro’s board of directors and the state for approval.
In the coming weeks, Harvey will also determine the standing committee and its members, review the organization’s priorities, policies and activities, and make recommendations to its monthly board meeting, according to the regional district. increase.
Metro Vancouver provides core utility services to 21 municipalities, Tsawwassen First Nation, and Precinct A, serving more than 2.8 million residents. Services include drinking water, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air quality regulation, planning urban growth, managing regional park systems, and providing affordable housing.
The regional districts are governed by a 41-member board of directors composed of elected officials from each member’s jurisdiction.
The Delta Council recently appointed Dylan Kruger to the Metro board of directors representing Delta.
