Thunder Bay – Existing And Non-Existing Taxpayers
Existing taxpayers will be called upon to fund $3.4 million of the additional $5.5 million, with the remainder coming from a growth in the overall tax base. As an existing taxpayer, I am relieved that $2.1 million in new taxes will be paid by non-existing taxpayers. And here I thought that existing taxpayers paid all […]
Thunder Bay – When The Truth Hurts Your Agenda, Ignore It
The vast majority of studies done on the financial benefits of new sporting facilities by researchers not connected to any sport, league, or team have not found any economic boost for cities, experts say. I guess those experts don’t get hired to do a lot of feasibility studies for the City of Thunder Bay…or the Thunder Bay […]
Thunder Bay – The Thunder Bay Surcharge
Just a FYI about what some other communities are doing…This is St. Catharines, future home of the OHL Ice Dogs. The Meridian Centre info can be found here. I understand that the guaranteed maximum $50 million for the Meridian Centre is a bit low by Thunder Bay standards. You must remember that the city of […]
Thunder Bay – Borrowing Money For City Infrastructure..That Does Not Involve Hockey
So this will be in the Chronicle Journal on Friday. What are the odds that borrowing $8 million will make the CJ headline? Will it even be on the front page? Will it even be in Friday’s edition? Another spin technique involves a delay in the release of bad news so it can be hidden […]
Thunder Bay – Discarded Toys
Just how much money do you think the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada are willing to give the City of Thunder Bay? Previous post here
Thunder Bay – The Hardest Working Thunder Bay Mayor Ever!!!
New campaign slogan. Catchy but I believe Muhammad Ali already called himself The Greatest. Could be a copyright problem for Mayor Hobbs.
Thunder Bay – Facts…Never Let Them Get In The Way Of A Good Piece Of Propaganda.
The City of Thunder Bay has been presented a model of a ship that bears its name. Is that true? Is the Chronicle Journal telling its readers the truth? The following is the Canada Steamship Lines press release from last August 7. Do you see the City of Thunder Bay mentioned anywhere in the news […]
Thunder Bay – The Bay Named Thunder Bay
“The City is pleased to be recognized for its naval history by sharing the name of the M/V Thunder Bay, and we’re proud to showcase this beautiful model for the public to appreciate.” This is a prime example of how the City of Thunder Bay tries to issue a news release to the media that […]
Thunder Bay – Oh Yeah? Well Its Even Worse Than You Think …So There!
addendum to previous post The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is issuing a challenge to to city hall to get serious about controlling spending. – Tbnewswatch So, City Hall needs to get serious about the high property taxes in this city. Tim Commisso, City Manager, responded with City manager Tim Commisso says the city can […]