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Originally Posted by EnvisionSaintJohn
Tax holidays could be a novel way to boost residential development in Saint John, but not sure they could be implemented without major tax reform first.
Regardless, the fact that the SJ region is so similar to many situations in the US, and dissimilar to other cities in Canada is just more reason to seriously push for regional amalgamation. The benefits of amalgamation would far outweigh the disadvantages, and set the entire region up for more stable, long term growth and development.
What would the Liberals really have to lose if they promised to amalgamate Greater Saint John from Grand Bay to Quispamsis?
While some of you life long Saint Johners have given up hope on this issue, myself and many others that have moved here believe it’s a glaringly obvious and logical solution to get at the root of the disparities between SJ and KV. Amalgamation should be a major political issue every election cycle until something actually changes. The fact that it’s talked about as such a near impossibility really goes to show just how much the tail (KV) does in fact wag the dog (SJ) here.
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Sorry, but I think the passion of those opposed to amalgamation far exceeds that of those in favour. I just don't see it as an issue any political party would want to raise during a campaign.
The return on political capital spent just isn't there and the downsides from a political POV are significant. Whether it's Moncton/Dieppe/Riverviiew or SJ/Rothesay/Quispamsis/Grand bay-Westfield nobody wants to poke that hornet's nest during a campaign.
If it ever happens it will be done in the first year of a mandate with the hope passions/anger will have cooled before the next election.
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