Langford's 16 council candidates talk housing, transportation, parks - Goldstream News Gazette

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : I would like to see some more ice sheets built, baseball diamonds, and more fields with artificial turf so they can be used year-round.
56% : My priority is a balanced approach that creates housing opportunities without leaving existing residents paying for growth through higher taxes.
47% : In the absence of major industry in Langford, the bulk of our tax burden falls on those who need the most relief.
43% : These could be built without raising taxes.
38% : But growth should not come at the expense of existing residents through continually rising property taxes or infrastructure costs.
38% : A detailed budget review is also necessary in order to ensure property taxes are as low as possible for home and business owners.

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