Setting aside the fact that Rothesay’s process for developing priorities is clearly not open government, what can we gather from their list? From the 10 page document adopted by Council, the very […]
The New Council’s first Policy Priorities – Developed Behind Closed Doors – Is the Mayor’s Commitment to Open Government still Alive?
After reading an article in our local paper on Rothesay Council’s “Priorities” document (available here), I decided to look more closely at both the priorities and how they were developed. Readers […]
Blair MacDonald former councillor shares his analysis of the 2017 Budget: Is Spending Under Control? Time To Look at Rationalizing Services or Amalgamation?
Blair MacDonald, January 20th, 2017 – As a former Councillor and member of the Town Finance Committee for 8 years, I am reasonably familiar with the state of Rothesay finances. […]
Rothesay Council chooses to tax and spend with its vote last night
Well another year and another annual tax rate increase for property owners in the Town of Rothesay. The tax rate has been raised from $1.21 per $100 of assessed value to […]
Rumours were well founded – Rothesay hikes its property taxes While sewer charges are going up faster than inflation.
Well it’s official! Rothesay’s draft budget calls for a tax increase from $1.21 to 1.22 per 100 dollars of assessed property value and there will be a sewer rate increase […]
Tonight is Budget Night In Rothesay – Will Property Owners Be paying More For Council’s Undisciplined Discretionary Spending?
Tonight, Monday December 5th, Rothesay will unveil its draft 2017 capital and operating budget. Will there be any surprises? My guess is that the discretionary spending of the last council […]
Kudos to Council – well almost
Kudos to Council Too often we hear the well worn argument about controversial development that it should be accommodated because it contributes to the tax base or that development benefits […]
Michael Butler Speaks Out about Closed-door Council Meetings
Michael Butler is a resident of Rothesay who ran for Council last May. As some of you know, he narrowly missed out on a council seat in a hard fought campaign. […]
Rothesay Drivers Looking forward to the End of Traffic Chaos!
A minimalist view of the mandate of municipal governments is that councils are there to provide basic municipal infrastructure. That is to maintain town streets and sidewalks, provide water and sewer services, […]
Are Rothesay’s problems About Transparency or Just a Predisposition to Fight for the Hell of it?
The Butler story found its way into the TJ this week in the form of a story by the court reporter on Wednesday and an editorial this morning. While together, […]