Ward 1 hopefuls talk taxes

Can taxes be frozen or lowered by the next municipal council?
Ward 1 incumbents say reducing taxes is difficult if new residents and businesses are not established in Sault Ste. Marie. Challengers argue that there are ways to do it.
Ward 1 candidates seeking a seat around the council table include Paul Christian (I), Don Mitchell, Derek Pearce, Sandra Hollingsworth (I) and Michelle McCleave-Kennedy. They squared off at Algoma University Tuesday night in a ward debate.
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