Editor:
Re: Mayor doesn't see need for civic auditor, Nov. 30
With respect to the appointment of a civic auditor, whenever a politician claims there is no need for someone to be looking over her shoulder, one should be skeptical.
When the auditor finally arrives in Delta to begin his or her work, the first project that should be examined is the new animal shelter announced by Delta council and CAO George Harvie a few weeks ago.
While no one would deny that Delta needs an expanded shelter facility, one must wonder why the cost of this installation is being kept from the public.
On the CKNW Morning Show on Nov. 15 (http: // johnmeech.ca/2011/11/15/ cknw-interview/) I made the claim the price tag attached to this project is $7 million.
I suggested this is more than just an animal shelter, rather it is a "hotel."
I recommend your reporter ask Mayor Lois Jackson for the cost of this shelter to confirm my claim.
If her answer is that we don't yet know the final cost, the next question is: How can Delta council approve such an expenditure without knowing this important information?
I think the municipal auditor would find some ideas in this project to begin teaching our council how services can be provided in a much more efficient manner. This could quickly demonstrate why all municipalities in the B.C. should welcome this oversight.
John A. Meech
