March 28, 2024

Abbotsford abandons effort to leave Fraser Valley Regional District

After twice voting to try and get out of the Fraser Valley Regional District the city of Abbotsford has decided to stay put.

Abbotsford city council passed a motion Monday afternoon to remain in the regional district.

City staff made the recomendation citing cost savings for Abbotsford found within the FVRD’s budget as well as the addition of another Director on the regional district’s board.

FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz welcomes the news.

“Well I am really pleased to see that they have changed their mind and they have decided to stay with the FVRD I think that we have been able to clearly demonstrate to Abbotsford that the FVRD provides a pretty good bang for the buck, that they are being well served by FVRD.”

But Gaetz reveals Abbotsford wasn’t alone in trying to opt out of the FVRD.

“Mission was in discussions as well with the FVRD of forming their own regional district. Apparently they recieved word from the ministry that unless other communities came with them, that would be not possible. So I do think now that we will be able to move forward in solidarity and do some good work for the Fraser Valley.”
 
Gaetz says now that the issue has been dealt with the top priority for the municipalities in the regional district is air quality.

CKNW Vancouver News

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