Representatives from the Yes side in the transit plebiscite will be at the Burnaby Neighbourhood House next Tuesday to present their case.
The general public is invited to attend to learn more about the upcoming transit vote.
"It's to make sure people were able to get all the information they needed to get registered and vote. We see it as part of our role to help members get informed on the processes," said Sara Shaw, a program director at the neighbourhood house.
The transit event is on Tuesday, March 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 4460 Beresford St.
The speakers, representing the Yes side, are: Ian MacPhee and Jim Bailey, two Vancouver city staffers working with TransLink's Mayors' Council, which is leading the charge for a Yes vote. Dr. Lisa Mu, the medical health officer for Burnaby, will also be speaking, along with Marnie McGregor, who also works with the Mayors' Council.
"We know they are from the Yes side, but we don't necessarily endorse that," Shaw said, explaining the group approached the neighbourhood house about holding the event.
Shaw said it was important people come out to get the information they need make an informed choice.
Metro Vancouver residents will vote on whether to accept a 0.5 per cent increase to the PST to help fund 10 years' worth of transit projects, put forth by the Mayors' Council. The projects include building a new Broadway subway line, adding more B-line bus routes and replacing the Pattullo Bridge. Elections B.C. will mail out voting packages to eligible voters, between March 16 and 27. People have until May 29 to return the ballots.
To register for the Burnaby Neighbourhood House event, call Shaw at 604-431-0400 or email [email protected].
What info will be covered at the meeting?
- The Mayors' Council plan.
- Specific benefits for Burnaby residents.
- Costs of the new tax and savings associated with the transit improvements.
- Health benefits of the plan
- Eligibility and registration to participate in the plebiscite
- Voting process
