Williams Lake Mayor and Council support New Prosperity Representatives from the largest Cariboo communities spoke at the hearings in support of the project. Williams Lake Mayor Kerry Cook says, “As a local government, we have a duty to seriously consider economic development opportunities that are put before us.” She continued, “This project is a community development vehicle.” Williams Lake benefits from Taseko’s nearby Gibraltar mine which employs nearly 700 people. Ninety-six per cent of the wages earned at the mine are spent in the local Williams Lake economy. Councillor Spence Henderson representing the District of 100 Mile House spoke in favour of the project. In addition, Quesnel Councillor Ed Coleman will be speaking this afternoon in support. South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce and Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce support the mine Rick Takagi, Director of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce, stood in favor of the project and spoke on behalf of the diversified business community from 100 Mile House. “Adding a bigger mine to the mix, will help strengthen the viability of our local economy.” He continued, “The economic and social benefits will be felt in our local economy.” Leon Chretien, Vice Chair of the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce and local business owner, provided the perspective of his own, his family and the many others in the community that feel similarly to him. “I represent the people who want to be able to live the dream; the dream where your work and play meet. I vote yes to Prosperity.” Jason Ryll, President of the Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce, will be expressing support later this afternoon.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:33:19 +0000
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