What will Adrian Dix tell UBCM mayors today?
Posted September 27, 2012 9:32 am.
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VICTORIA (NEWS1130) – It could be a more anticipated speech than Premier Christy Clark’s; NDP leader Adrian Dix will speak to mayors at the Union of BC Municipalities convention today in Victoria.
At last year’s convention, the newly-installed opposition leader called for using the carbon tax to fund transit and emphasized education. But this year may be different; Dix’s party is riding well ahead of the governing Liberals in the polls and an election is in May.
His rival, Premier Christy Clark is spinning off questions on why her chief of staff left abruptly.
Dix may be expected to be more forthcoming with policy. So far, he’s outlined few broad details of his party’s plans if it forms government, beyond saying education and skills training is still his top priority. He also says if elected, businesses should expect a corporate income tax hike should he take power. Dix would pay for some of his plans with a bank tax.
Some cities are clamoring for more provincial money to pay for services and infrastructure; they may be wondering where Adrian Dix stands on those issues.
Follow News1130’s Dan Burritt on Twitter; he’s in Victoria for the convention.
