Opinion

The 2014 civic elections financial disclosure statements were released this week and offered few big surprises on the New West front.

Some may find it hard to believe that something as seemingly innocuous as a photo on a cellphone, a tweet, or a comment on Facebook can amount to much of anything.

Hi there, TransLink board! I understand you're in the market for a new chief executive, ever since you pushed Ian Jarvis out the door so fast it nearly blew his latest bonus cheque out of his pocket. I'd like to offer my services as his replacement.

Dear Editor: I am voting yes when the referendum ballots arrive in the week of March 19th. I am voting yes for the Mayors' Council plan to reduce congestion and improve transportation in our region.

Dear Editor: There are many pros and cons to this vote on the additional tax to pay for transit funding. Taxpayers must note that presently they hold the ball on this tax. If the tax passes, they have to remember, everyone pays, including tourists.

Dear Editor: Re: Parked rail tankers raise concern, the Record, Feb. 11. Southern Railway's Mr.

Dear Editor Why is it the mayors/TransLink want more, more, more? Every year “they” need more tax revenue, more employees, more wages/benefits, etc., etc., etc.

A prominent B.C. businessman phoned me the other day, wanting to know who, exactly, “ran” the B.C. government. He knew enough of politics to know the answer wasn’t necessarily Premier Christy Clark.

We are astounded at the revelation this week that the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner is investigating alleged misconduct by 16 Abbotsford Police Department members.

For the third time in three years, the province (arguably) boasts a balanced or surplus budget. As expected, there's give and take in all directions. Monthly MSP premiums are going up for the sixth time in five years.