UPDATE:
As of 8:44PM, the City of Prince George has now released all preliminary results on the referendum for a new Fire Hall and Four Seasons Leisure Pool.
According to the numbers, residents are strongly favour of a new Main station for local firefighters and emergency dispatchers.
Results are currently listed as …
- 82.76% = YES
- 17.24% = NO
Meanwhile, it appeared to be a bit of a closer contest for the Four Seasons Pool, but voters are showing enthusiasm for a new swimming facility.
Results are currently listed as …
- 62.46% = YES
- 37.54% = NO
The City is predicting a three percent tax increase to fully fund the two sites.
Broken down, a $100,000 property is going to cost more than $8.00 per year on the new Fire Hall, which will be built next to the YMCA of Northern BC on Massey Drive, and nearly $20 extra for the pool.
Whereas, a home worth $300,000 could be paying more than $25 on the Hall per year, and nearly $60 on the new Four Seasons Pool.
Listen to 94.3 the GOAT and Country 97 FM for further details as well.
Yes to pool, yes to fire hall. https://t.co/MXcW2dczF0 pic.twitter.com/lJAn288Uvl
— Prince George, BC (@CityofPG) October 29, 2017
REFERENDUM: Prelim. Mail-in ballots have now been tallied ..
82.379% YES / 17.21% NO = Fire Hall
62.48% YES / 37.52% NO = Four Seasons Pool pic.twitter.com/cdodgtGFIo— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) October 29, 2017
UPDATE:
As of 8:27PM, the City of Prince George has released today’s preliminary results from the general vote, and it appears residents are still wanting a new Fire Hall and Fours Seasons Leisure Pool.
Results for the Fire Hall are listed as …
- 82.76% = YES
- 17.24% = NO
Results for the Four Seasons Pool are listed as …
- 62.46% = YES
- 37.54% = NO
More to come as evening progresses.
Listen to 94.3 the GOAT and Country 97 FM for further details as well.
REFERENDUM: @CityofPG with updated results from today's General Vote …
83% YES / 17% NO = Fire Hall
62% YES / 38% NO = Four Seasons Pool pic.twitter.com/Chd3lJSpxJ— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) October 29, 2017
UPDATE:
As of 8:10PM, advanced polls show Prince George residents in favour of building a new Fire Hall and Four Seasons Pool.
Results for the Fire Hall are listed as …
- 84.23% = YES
- 15.77% = NO
Results for the Four Seasons Pool are listed as …
- 70.25% = YES
- 29.75% = NO
REFERENDUM: Advanced polls show #CityOfPG residents …
84% YES / 16% NO = Fire Hall 70% YES / 30% NO = Four Seasons Pool pic.twitter.com/RsQvtWF3ox
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) October 29, 2017
ORIGINAL STORY:
The City of Prince George has officially closed the polls in a referendum to decide the fate of two major facilities.
The Main Fire Hall station on 7th Avenue and Dominion Street, a structure standing for the last six decades, is being considered for a move to Massey Drive, next door to the YMCA of Northern BC.
Meanwhile, the 40-year-old Four Seasons Leisure Pool could be moving across the street in the parking lot next to the Days Inn.
If residents vote ‘Yes’ to the new sites, it’ll cost a combined total more than $45 million to construct; $15 million for Fire Hall #1, and $35 million for the pool.
We’ll continue to update this page with more information as votes come in the next few hours.
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