Dear Editor:
Why are Burnaby's city taxes higher than Vancouver's? Why is Burnaby's tax rate 2.3443 compared to Vancouver's 1.84728?
Why doesn't Burnaby have assessment averaging like Vancouver? For years, Vancouver's taxpayers have benefited from this system.
Why is Burnaby's sewer taxes $539 compared to Vancouver's $297.
Vancouver's city taxes on a $900,000 home are $492 less than Burnaby's even before using the benefits of assessment averaging. This figure also recognizes Burnaby's utility discount for early payment.
Since this is an election year, one would expect serious debate between the civic parties on the high taxes, especially since there is no opposition on city council.
Wayne Lutz, South Burnaby
