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City always looking to improve on service

When it snows, every available piece of equipment is out and crews are working hard to clear the snow.

We’ve heard from residents about snow removal this winter, and I want to assure everyone that when it snows, every available piece of equipment is out and crews are working hard to clear the snow. Council has increased the snow budget over last year by $70,000, up to nearly a half a million dollars.

Priority is given to the downtown core, and routes to the hospital and schools.

Clearing the snow from the downtown can only be done at night, and complete snow clearing everywhere can take days.

City staff work hard to remove snow promptly, and you can help them out by not parking on the street overnight, and waiting to put your garbage and recycling carts out the morning of your pickup.

The City is always looking to improving our delivery of service, and we appreciate comments and questions.

The process of hiring a new chief administrative officer for the city is moving along well.

We had interest from over 90 candidates, we have done the screening, and we are in the interview process.

We’re happy with the caliber of candidates. Stay tuned!

With all of the news in the last few months about the rural fire protection agreement with the CRD, I want to stress the importance a positive, constructive relationship.

Despite disagreements, the city is committed to finding ways to work together in a respectful manner.

The city has always intended to deliver the service; the issue is strictly around agreeing on the cost of providing fire protection.

Kerry Cook is the mayor of Williams Lake.