Regional District is a sometimes controversial, though often forgotten part of government on the North Coast, but one which is of importance to Prince Rupert owing to the fact that taxpayers in the city provide the bulk of the financing for it.

To some in the community, Prince Rupert is not receiving full value for its financial contribution to that form of government.

With that in mind, what are the opinions of our candidates for council and the Mayoralty on the role of Regional District and do they believe that Prince Rupert should have more input into those decisions.

How would they work to achieve that input?

Do the candidates believe that Regional District still provides a benefit for the city? Or should the City of Prince Rupert consider withdrawing from Regional District, leaving the rural communities to fund its operation on their own?

For background consideration, below are some links to some recent Northern View stories regarding Regional District.

http://www.thenorthernview.com/news/128280018.html

http://www.thenorthernview.com/news/132481333.html