Thompson Local News

City Council Set To Vote On Transit Fare Hike, Elimination Of Monthly Passes

Monday night’s city council meeting could result in changes for those who use public transit.

 

Council is set to vote on a resolution, which if approved would eliminate monthly transit passes and raise the price of a single use fare to $4.00 for adults and $2.50 for students.

 

The agenda also includes a letter from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, as well as one from Jeff Wharton, the Minister of Municipal Relations.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook spoke to Arctic Radio News and said that the meeting will start with the swearing in of newly-elected Councillor Andre Proulx.

 

Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino is set to chair the meeting, as Mayor Smook and city manager Anthony McInnis will be in Winnipeg for meetings.

 

The council meeting is set to start at 7:0pm in council chambers at City Hall.

The full agenda can be found here.

 

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