[quote=“hitest”]
I don’t like paying more taxes either. I am sure that Mayor Brain has weighed all options prior to increasing our tax bill. I will pay my 2% increase. Mayor Brain has inherited quite the financial burden from his predecessor.[/quote]
If we’re going to play that game at least be fair. Lee Brains predecessor inherited quite the financial burden from his predecessor as well. I’ve questioned the supposed need for change many times already in local political discussion in the forums here - What change? No matter who gets elected what really changes? Sure, Lee Brain is an open communicator with a long leash but what is the positive change in this? Read back on the discussion last year on how Mussallem was criticized for holding the line on the mill rate while Brain gets a free pass. In fact hitest, here is what you wrote last year:
"Re: Tax increases are the fault of City Hall - not BC Assess
Postby hitest » Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:29 am
Thanks for the reply Anna. My utilities bill is higher this year. I am hopeful that you and the other council members will indeed take another look at taxes this year and reassess the need for a hefty increase.
"ShelleyRobin wrote:
Hopefully they will read our dismay with their decision making and rethink their position on not to lower the mill rate accordingly. If that doesn’t happen, the only thing left in my arsenal is my vote. Shame on them!
“Welcome to HTMF, ShelleyRobin! 
I am also dismayed by the ever increasing taxes. Our votes can bring about change. Let us get out and vote in November.”
Look at the positive change that your votes have brought about so far. All that while blaming the guy who wanted to hold the line for the taxpayers last year.