Opinion

This letter was copied to The Chief for publication. Mayor Greg Gardner, District of Squamish council, Minister of Environment Barry Penner and Joan McIntyre, I am a resident of Squamish and I do not support GAS (Garibaldi at Squamish).

Editor, I went for a swim in beautiful Brohm Lake today, and was reflecting on the Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) proposal. I believe it is a shame to even be considering it.

Editor, We, the people of Squamish have the power to shape our community. We have the power to refuse to stretch our boundaries to include the GAS development into the District of Squamish (DOS).

Tuesday I brought forward a motion that "staff investigates a 'No New Water' commitment that would explore the potential of meeting all new water demands through the efficient use of existing supplies" The intent is to stimulate constructive dialogue

Minutes after The Chief posted an online story on the Squamish Nation's latest plan for generating revenue, a firestorm of response has shown strong opposition. And the debate has exposed how fractured the neighbouring communities truly are.

British Columbia's public libraries may be forced to reduce their hours if they don't get the funding they need from the provincial government. Public Eye has exclusively learned those libraries haven't yet received their annual operating grants.

Editor, A few ofmy major economic and social concerns about the Garibaldi at Squamish proposal to develop golf courses and resorts are listed below.

Editor, There are certainly a lot of legitimate objections to the Garibaldi at Squamish (GAS) proposal in its present form, and it does look like a land grab at this point.

Editor, Enjoyed your lead article on schoolyard bullies. As an elementary school principle for 20 years I spent long hours dealing with bullies and bullying. I learned three important facts. One, record keeping is critical.

At first glance the recent exchange over the proposed Garibaldi at Squamish development came down to a simple turf war over who should control the popular Brohm Ridge recreation zone.