8/3/2019 MLA Rob Howard December 2011 Enewsletter

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/mla-rob-howard-december-2011-enewsletter 1/1

For more information or removal from the list, please contact us by email at rob.howard.mla@leg.bc.ca Richmond Centre Constituency Office300-8120 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1P3

Tel: (604) 775-0754 Fax: (604) 775-0898

   C  o  m

  m  u  n   i   t  y   E  -   B  u

   l   l  e   t   i  n

   F  o  r

   R   i

  c   h  m  o  n   d   C  e  n   t  r  e

Rob Howard, MLA, Richmond CentreIssue Dec. 11

For further information and video footage, please visit www.robhowardmla.bc.ca

As the year draws to a close, it is time to reflect onthe past year -

from new legislation to provide property tax relief for downtown Richmond, to chairing the Finance

Committee, and to making major progress on thework to increase air access to BC, it has been a

very productive year!I would also like to thank my family - Trudy andJay, who have sacrificed a great deal to allow me

to do my job.As a Province, we are full of prospect and hope,

and we will work to continue our Province’ssuccess. 

From our family to yours-

Wishing you a Merry Christmas,

a Happy Holiday Season,

And all the hope a New Year can bring!

Rob Howard, MLA, Richmond CentreChair, Select Standing Committee, Finance and Government Services

Member, Cabinet Committee, Jobs and Economic GrowthProvincial Lead , Air Access

Rob has been hard at work as theChair of the Select StandingCo mmi t t e e o n F i n a n c e a n dGovernment Services, as it preparedits findings for public reports.The “Report on the Budget 2012Consultations”, highlights priorities,as noted by members of the public,

which includes, “Competitiveness,Jobs and Economic Growth”,“Programs and Spending Priorities”,and “Fiscal Policy and TaxationMeasures.” http://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/39thparl/session-4/fgs/reports /PDF/Rpt-FGS-39-4-1stRpt-Budget2012Consultations-2011-NOV-15.pdf 

The second report , “Annual Reviewof the Budgets of the IndependentLegislative Offices”, outlined the

committee’s examinat ion andrecommendations for the budgets of the 8 statutory officers of theProvince.http://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/39thparl/session-4/fgs/reports/PDF/Rpt-FGS-39-4-2ndRpt-AnnualRevBudgetsIndLegOffices-2011-DEC-14.pdf 

In efforts to promote increased air access to our  province, Rob met in Ottawa with Federal counter-  parts, in hopes of creating an even stronger   partnership, and to continue in the direction of allowing more flights to our country. The messagewas well received, making the trip very successful.The benefits of improved air access, beyond theconvenience of more flight choices and cheaper fares, has been estimated to benefit our Provincialeconomy by $800 Million.How can you help?1. Write us a letter supporting enhanced air 

access. 2. Further distribute this e-newsletter to potential

Air Access Coalition Members. 

3. Let us know of your air travel concerns.Simply tell us your story via email or on our ‘Open Skies 4 Canada’ Facebook page. 

4. Arrange for us to come and discuss air accessissues with your group and/or association. 

5. Use your networks and/or newsletters to  promote the benefits of more internationaltraffic. (And, please provide us with copies; wewould be pleased to provide you withmaterials) 

6. Let your MP know of your support for enhanced air access.T h e F e d e r a lGovernment has donemuch on this file andwe need to continue towork with them so wecan reach our full

 potential. Rob met with Senator NancyGreene Raine in Ottawa todiscuss the importance of enhanced air access.