Editor:
This letter is to inspire all those who love to live in this quaint little city of ours by the sea.
Over the past few years, it has dawned on me that the world’s lack of pride and creativity is starting to catch up with us, and White Rock is no exception.
As money is worth less than ever these days, our city always appears to be cash-strapped and looking for ways to generate income (parking tickets and cottages just aren’t cutting it anymore), so we are building upwards to increase density for a larger tax base.
Another thing the City of White Rock may consider, is going into business for itself to help fund projects:
1) White Rock Salt Factory – salt water borders 25 per cent of our city, and residents and tourists alike would love to buy salt made by the city; and/or
2) White Rock Water Co. – if our aquifer’s recharge rate allows for it, bottle it and sell it.
The final idea is for White Rock to have a small technical school/university to offer specialized training that would be sought out by students internationally.
The spin-off for the above ideas, of course, would equate to more revenue to help maintain the City of White Rock’s infrastructure and services, while at the same time enhancing our city culturally.
Claude Cartelier, White Rock
