Put taxes to intended use

Property tax, we are told, would greatly assist municipalities and regional corporations in funding their projects and help to maintain a clean environment and as well run the corporations.

No one, I am certain, is against paying a fair tax on their property especially if these tax dollars are put to the use for which they are intended. Many years ago, for those who may not remember, a road tax was introduced, which I believe is still in operation. Each time we fill the gas tanks of our vehicles a percentage of the cost would go to the government coffers with the intent of using this money to carry out road repairs and maintenance.

With the terrible condition of most roads and streets, one has to wonder where these funds are being used. Certainly not on what they were intended for. A drive on most roads now requires a navigator to alert the driver of the trenches and hidden dangers ahead.

So I guess if and when property tax comes into effect, we should have a clear idea as to how it will be used.

C PETERS via email