Editor:
Oh my God. It’s hard doing business in Burns Lake. I thought I made it clear in my submission to mayor and council - it’s not about a business licence; it’s not about the Lakes Artisan Cooperative.
It’s about equality and fairness in renting a facility in our town at fair market value.
The village should not be in business which competes directly with other existing businesses. In this case, landlords who rent their facility at a fair market value. Have you talked to other landlords? I have and they’re not impressed.
Also, the issue does not matter who is renting the facility from the village - it could be a UBrew for all that matters. But I don’t like the suggestion that I’m opposed to the artisans.
Quite the opposite… the more culture the creative individuals bring to our region, the better all our lives will be. I’ve been supportive of both the visual and performing arts in the Lakes District since 1974.
I only used the “withholding business licence fee” to get the attention of council and this renting issue. What other leverage do I have? Read my letter to council, it’s public knowledge.
Respectfully,
Wayne Brown