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Like many families in the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), my family is feeling the financial strain to meet our monthly obligations. The sacrifices we're making are echoed across households throughout the CVRD. 

Despite this widespread hardship, the CVRD is proposing a further 19.33% tax increase on property - a move that will only exacerbate the financial burden on families like yours and mine. This increase proposed by the CVRD would place an even heavier load on homeowners and families who are already struggling.

We understand that taxes fund essential services and infrastructure within our community. However, it's crucial for the CVRD to consider its residents' ability to pay these taxes without compromising their quality of life.

Therefore, we urge the CVRD to halt any plans for tax increases and consider how to make property taxes more affordable for residents during these challenging times. By doing so, they can help alleviate some of the financial pressures faced by families across the Cowichan Valley and ensure a more equitable distribution of fiscal responsibility.

Please sign this petition before February 28th if you believe in a fairer taxation system for all residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

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