Editor:
Re: Split would see Delta business go to Surrey, letter to the editor, March 15
I believe South Delta should separate from North Delta. But not just separate. Us southerners should negotiate with Surrey and make a trade: North Delta for South Surrey. North Delta has so much in common with Surrey. Drive down Scott Road or around the neighbourhoods on either side and show me a difference. I see none. I doubt anyone in North Delta would even care, especially those who would like to pay 25 per cent less in property taxes like Ries claims they would, except for its MLA, as he would have fewer excuses to be an interloper around here.
Look at South Surrey and what do you find? Many similarities to South Delta and vice versa: the never-ending waterfront, low crime rate, excellent weather, higher property values and a shared border with the United States.
I think South Surrey would be happy to amalgamate as they hate admitting to being a part of Surrey. The people I know who live there, including my own relatives, say they live in White Rock. Even South Surrey businesses outside of White Rock claim to be located there. Maybe White Rock itself would like to join.
An amalgamation would create a contiguous corporation from the Fraser River to the U.S. border, making a marvelous municipality. I sense many would like such a change, except those in North Delta who would suddenly find themselves being treated by Surrey as we in South Delta are treated now by the majority in North Delta.
John Ratcliff
