The dates for the annual Cariboo Regional District (CRD) town-hall meetings have been finalized.
The public is encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to provide input to the CRD’s proposed 2012 budget and five-year financial plan.
The meetings are designed to explain the CRD’s budgets for the services it provides to regional district residents. The sessions also provide an opportunity to talk about community services and general issues with the returning or newly elected CRD directors and staff.
Following each meeting, presentations for the specific electoral areas or municipalities will be posted on the CRD website along with the preliminary budget booklet and the town-hall meeting survey.
Folks who cannot attend their local session can view the information online, fill out a survey and e-mail it to the CRD at cnorman@cariboord.bc.ca, or return it to their local CRD office. Further information is also available by calling 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.
The CRD currently provides more than 100 local government services to taxpayers, including fire protection, land-use planning, solid-waste management, and invasive-plant management, as well as access for residents to libraries and recreation facilities.
Meeting dates
• The Area G meeting is slated for tonight (Jan. 11) at the 108 Mile Community Centre, starting at 7 p.m. Area G Director and CRD chair Al Richmond and the CRD staff will be in attendance.
• The Area H meeting is scheduled for Jan. 21 at the Forest Grove Community Hall, starting at 1 p.m. Area H Director Margo Wagner and the CRD staff will be in attendance.
• The District of 100 Mile House meeting is slated for Jan. 26 at the district council chambers, 385 Birch Ave., starting at 7 p.m. Mayor Mitch Campsall, councillors and the CRD staff will be in attendance.
• The Area L meeting is scheduled for Feb. 6 at the Watch Lake Community Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Area L Director Bruce Rattray and the CRD staff will be in attendance.