Ordinary People Take a Stand

Thank goodness for grassroots groups.
Especially when bureaucrats and a majority of politicians within an entrenched system resist public will.
Stubbornly resist.

Tomorrow, March 23rd, 2015, at 1:30 pm will see a presentation to Vernon City Council, followed by a 6 pm presentation at Coldstream Municipal Hall's council chambers.

"Current domestic, commercial, agricultural and recreational water bills are unsustainable, a disincentive to new business locating in our region, and are creating a problem for the entire water user base." T.Mooney

Both meetings are open to the public.
So...for everyone who has expressed frustration and concern about the path that Greater Vernon Water is taking despite the failed $70 million referendum this Fall...go listen to the presentations.

See whether YOUR elected official supports your views.
Hold your politician to account.
Especially since the majority of politicians said they would vote "NO" to the borrowing referendum.

Listen for constructive solutions to the ever-widening chasm between residents and the water bureaucrats who refuse to even consider revisiting the plan.

Citizens for Change to the Master Water Plan are doing this on behalf of North Okanagan residents who have seen outrageous increases to water invoices since the original Master Water Plan was shelved.
The group will present an alternative to the MWP.

And an alternative is demanded by residents who pay three times what Kelowna residents pay.

CCMWP's chair, Terry Mooney says there's a need to revisit the direction of the Master Water Plan because officials continue to have faith in Duteau Creek as the chief source for drinking water in the region.  

The Morning Star newspaper today printed:  "This results in the continuation of providing filtered and chlorinated water for agricultural activity and while we use this water for fields and crops, the cost of drinking water escalates."

"We will recommend reverting the Duteau Creek water supply to agriculture as was the original intent.  Our recommendation will be to evaluate the use of both Okanagan and Kalamalka Lakes as the primary source for drinking water for the region," offered Terry Mooney.

The newspaper continues:  "Current domestic, commercial, agricultural and recreational water bills are unsustainable, a disincentive to new business locating in our region, and are creating a problem for the entire water user base."

"Perhaps Guide Dogs are permitted into tomorrow's meetings?" asks Kia.