Business in Vancouver
Some of the province’s most respected business experts are going to lend their expertise to an independent review of Metro Vancouver Regional District’s governance, chair Mike Hurley announced Friday at a routine monthly board meeting that once again descended into disorder.
“This review may result in significant changes to this organization, much of which will require provincial government action to amend legislation,” Hurley told the board of directors comprised of the region’s municipal politicians. …
Directors to the northwest of the river, in more urban centres such as Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby and Richmond are generally in favour of maintaining current scope and spending, whereas those home to more semi-rural areas, such as Surrey, Langley and Delta, as well as the Tri-Cities, have favoured slashing spending and scope.
The board voted 94-45, in a weighted vote, to maintain a $5-million annual fund for Metro Vancouver housing redevelopment projects.
Those who voted for maintaining the fund included Hurley, the mayor of Burnaby, numerous Vancouver directors, North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan and Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. …