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We should be saving up for sewage treatment

Re: “Mayors want sewage tax cancelled,” May 8. Although no one enjoys paying taxes, I think, in this case, the Capital Regional District had a good idea to start saving for sewage treatment early.

Re: “Mayors want sewage tax cancelled,” May 8.

Although no one enjoys paying taxes, I think, in this case, the Capital Regional District had a good idea to start saving for sewage treatment early.

Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins compared it to buying a car. Let’s continue with that thought. When you know you need to buy a car, would it be better to wait until the day you walk into the dealership and finance the entire purchase price or, to save up money in advance as a down payment, lowering the amount you have to borrow? The former gives you a larger monthly payment; the latter reduces the amount lost to interest payments.

The money collected should be set aside for the purpose of sewage treatment, regardless of the final plan. If there is any excess (doubtful), it can go toward reducing future maintenance payments.

At the very least, fire Seaterra until an approved plan is in place.

Marcel DeRoy

Saanich