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Originally Posted by Fuzz
Sigh.
First off, the vacancy tax is happening this year.
"Providing zero" was a reference to having a Calgary company come in to do the construction work. They bring their own crew in, do the work, and leave. They don't pay taxes like a local company would, or employ locals, or sponsor local community events.
And you seem to read like Sliver, in that you completely missed wast I was saying. You can go back and re-read my post, but it isn't against tourists, it's against empty condos taking up limited space vs hotels that would allow more people to visit, and room for more people to live. Do I need a math equation for you? I'm not sure why it's so hard to grasp.
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"Sigh" nothing.
The vacancy tax (rude name, btw, I have a home there, not a 'vacant' home) was scheduled to begin January 1, 2025.
A group of second homeowners sued the Town. The Town lost that fight and were not allowed to implement the tax in 2025, causing a budget shortfall. The Town spend over six figures on that defense and lost.
Why do you think the tax is active this year? I realize the Town councilors keep saying they won the court case, but look into it. You're being lied to. They lost and I have to pay $0 in 2025 as a result of the Town losing.