Editor:
With the civic election looming, I was greatly anticipating the opportunity to exercise my once every four years civic rights. Needless to say I was utterly surprised when I was advised that my son and I could only vote for school trustees, not for mayor or city council.
We were advised that because we purchased a house in the subdivision of Tsawwassen Shores, which is on Tsawwassen First Nation land, we are not eligible to vote for civic officials.
No one, of course, had advised us of this violation of our rights before we moved in, nor are we allowed to vote in the Tsawwassen First Nation elections. I feel totally infringed upon as someone without a voice in my community where my kids grew up, where I lived for over 24 years, where I still dine, entertain, shop and drive through each and every day.
They (Tsawwassen Shores and Aquilini Development) are still selling the last phase of the development. I believe it is prudent for them to advise potential purchasers what it actually costs to live in this development. Savings of GST and other taxes are not worth the despoliation of my rights.
Buyer beware…
Ray Tetzel
