We must also carefully consider the impact a reduction in assessment would have on the municipalities: MLA Lovely

MLA Jackie Lovely attended the Waterfowl Warmup event on Thursday, Aug. 20 when she spoke to some of the concerns that ratepayers in her constituency have been facing.

Speaking to the assessment model review, Lovely said she has been meeting with county representatives from Beaver, Camrose, and Flagstaff to engage with them regarding the assessment model review.

MLA Jackie Lovely, left, and MLA Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks attend Waterfowl Warmup, an Alberta Conservation Association event west of Tofield on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20. MOUSH JOHN PHOTO

“They have taken my advice to organize presentations to our rural caucus groups. The Minister received proposals from CAPP and I suggested RMA who has a consultant prepare counter proposals,” Lovely added. “Alberta’s assessment model for these properties is supposed to be reviewed every three to five years, but this has not taken place since 2005. . . . contd.

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