We here at Portage Multiplex.com have had a few people this week ask who the city councilors are, as they have been very quiet to the public the last few months.
It is not a done deal yet !
The City and RM councils have many votes yet to take to approve this project, including approving the final Fair Board rent agreement and approving the final tenders.
Here is the list with a phone number to contact each of them to make your views known.
The City of Portage la Prairie does not have a ward system, so feel free to call each and every one of them and let them know about their choice of the island location and anything else you want to add. We have provided some questions below as well.
Mayor Ken Brennan 239-6723
Councilors
Jeff Bereza 239-1390
Irvine Ferris 857-4916
Walter Keryluk 857-3925
Dave Quinn 239-6684
Janet Shindle 857-8142
Orville Wagner 857-5675
Why was the Island Location chosen over most people’s preference of the Republic Park?
How much per year does the fair board stand to benefit from this arrangement?
How much will my taxes go up?
If taxes aren’t going up, where does the money come from?
Why did you begin raising my taxes several years ago?
How much would my taxes go down if the project was cancelled?
How much will the operating deficit be every year for the Multiplex?
Now that the street is fixed in Koko Platz where several of the councilors live, when will my street be fixed?
What other projects will not be done over the next decade while we pay for the multiplex?
Is it true that the City will be at the maximum borrowing limit because of the multiplex borrowing?
What is so wrong with the current Centennial Arena facility that a good cleaning crew couldn’t fix?
What is so wrong with the Pool at Southport?
How will this bring more people to Portage when there will be less facilities in the end? No competitive pool, No grandstand , No race track ?
If you have more questions, please add them in the comments below.
Remember to remind them, It is never too late to do the RIGHT thing !