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Dear Editor After attending yesterday evenings Q & A session between the candidates for Mayor it appears there is a clear distinction in the way in which they plan to handle the sale and development of the community lands. Mr.

Dear Editor
 
After attending yesterday evenings Q & A session between the candidates for Mayor it appears there is a clear distinction in the way in which they plan to handle the sale and development of the community lands.   
Mr. Skeels, with all of his stated large scale construction background thinks selling individual lots to various builders is the way to move forward.  As he stated in his election flyer, “choose the first parcel, put it on the market and see how it goes.”  In my opinion, this is a pretty poor plan.
This is in contrast to Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Beamer who both presented very clear vision’s on how to deal with the sale and development of these properties.  Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Beamer understand that without a clear plan and understanding of the cost of infrastructure these lands have limited value. They understand that any affordable housing on these properties, whether rental or free hold won’t happen unless they are part of an amenity package secured from a developer willing to make an investment in these properties.
The sale and development of these lands is a very important step in the up-grading of Snug Cove and in providing an amenity package for all Bowen Island.   All  three candidates talk of recovering cost of purchase of these lands and subsequent development. Only Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Beamer seem to understand the how part.
Sincerely,
 
Doug Leishman