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MEDIA RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2010 Five Myths Plaguing the Johnson Street Bridge Discussion Victoria, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber addresses the myths that are plaguing the discussion on the borrowing referendum for the Johnson Street Bridge on their by-elections website. A vocal supporter of borrowing, the Chamber is concerned that the community discussion is not centred on the financial issue of the bridge and is bogged down in misconception. “We have been out in the community addressing the referendum coming up in November, and it is surprising how many people are still discussing whether we need a new bridge or not. That decision has already been made with the participation of citizens and businesses. We now need to decide on financing, and deal with the implications of borrowing or not borrowing – and those implications are significant,” says Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. The five myths related to the bridge are: Doing nothing is an option Borrowing is irresponsible The bridge can be rehabilitated for $8.6 million Refurbishing is the best option The City has paid consultants to get the answers they want The Chamber’s elections website can be accessed at www.victoriachamber.ca/elections The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has approximately 1500 members and is the voice of business for the Greater Victoria region. The Greater Victoria Chamber has received Accreditation with Distinction from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. -30- For more information contact: Shannon Renault Bruce Carter Manager Policy Development & Communications Chief Executive Officer Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Cell 250-812-0510 Email: bcarter@gvcc.org Email: srenault@gvcc.org
MEDIA RELEASE
November 8, 2010
Five Myths Plaguing the Johnson Street Bridge Discussion
Victoria, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber addresses the myths that are plaguing the discussion on the borrowing referendum for the Johnson Street Bridge on their by-elections website. A vocal supporter of borrowing, the Chamber is concerned that the community discussion is not centred on the financial issue of the bridge and is bogged down in misconception.
“We have been out in the community addressing the referendum coming up in November, and it is surprising how many people are still discussing whether we need a new bridge or not. That decision has already been made with the participation of citizens and businesses. We now need to decide on financing, and deal with the implications of borrowing or not borrowing – and those implications are significant,” says Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
The five myths related to the bridge are:
Doing nothing is an option
Borrowing is irresponsible
The bridge can be rehabilitated for $8.6 million
Refurbishing is the best option
The City has paid consultants to get the answers they want
The Chamber’s elections website can be accessed at www.victoriachamber.ca/elections
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has approximately 1500 members and is the voice of business for the Greater Victoria region. The Greater Victoria Chamber has received Accreditation with Distinction from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
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For more information contact:
Shannon Renault Bruce Carter
Cell 250-812-0510 Email: bcarter@gvcc.org
Email: srenault@gvcc.org