LETTER: The City of Courtenay should reconsider installation of water metres

LETTER: The City of Courtenay should reconsider installation of water metres

Dear Editor: I am strongly opposed to water meters being installed in Courtenay, and I hope the city will reconsider. 1. Water is not free and never has been. There are three tax levies on our property tax bill: Sewer Frontage Water Frontage Water User Fee These levies have increased every year. So why spend money on a short-sighted project such as water meters when there is already a system in place to pay for upkeep and usage? 2. Estimated cos…