Correction to Editorial dated March 28. 2018

The Editorial, “Trading Thoughts - Council bylaw would have raised developers’ land levy by 145 per cent,” published in the March 28, 2018 Moose Jaw Express, contains some misleading and inaccurate information.

I have enclosed and ask that you print the correction to the Editorial, which outlines the full background the public should properly be aware of. In addition, I enclose a public Council report which provides detailed background on this matter. That public report went to Council in December 2017.

Although I recognize that occasional errors occur in covering public issues, I felt it necessary to provide a written response to correct the record. This is particularly important given the Development Levy matter will be returning to Council for consideration again in the next few weeks.

It is unfortunate the City was not contacted for comment prior to the Editorial being published. On that note, I would offer that should similar situations arise in future, a call to the City Manager’s Office would put you in contact with appropriate City staff who could provide any information required. We would be happy to assist in whatever way possible.

Please feel free to contact me at 306-694-4421 should you have any questions or concerns with respect to this response. MYRON GULKA-TIECHKO, MA, JD City Clerk/Solicitor