Media Advisory

HRM to Hold Public Workshops to Discuss Municipal Tax Reform

(Wednesday, May 16, 2007) -- Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will be hosting a series of public workshops throughout HRM to review the municipal taxation system.

In the workshops, participants will work through various scenarios to determine the best methods for dealing with issues surrounding a municipal tax system. Ideas gathered at the workshops will be used to propose options for rebuilding HRM’s municipal tax system. Public input is an essential part of the process.

Residents are asked to register for a workshop by calling 490-4886 or e-mail taxreform@halifax.ca

The workshops will be held at the following locations and times:

Wednesday, May 23rd in Halifax
St. James Anglican Church Hall
2668 Joseph Howe Drive
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Thursday, May 24th in Sheet Harbour
Lions Centre
183 Pool Road
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Monday, May 28th in Cole Harbour
51 Forest Hills Parkway
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, May 30th in Hammonds Plains
Firefighters Community Hall
2041 Hammonds Plains Road
7:00 - 9:00 PM

For the business community:
Thursday, May 31st at the Halifax Forum
2901 Windsor Street
9:00 - 11:00 AM

If you are unable to attend a workshop, we still want to hear from you. For more information on how to contribute to the discussion on municipal taxation, citizens are encouraged to call 490-4886, e-mail taxreform@halifax.ca or visit the website at www.halifax.ca/taxreform

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For more information, please contact:
Kim Borgal
HRM Corporate Communications
490-1539