December 4th, 1978.

is well known for his work on the Library Board and his regular attendance
at the Council meetings. Mayor Campbell stated in his opinion governments
have lost their ability to find simple answers to simple questions,

they have allowed themselves to think that everything is complex and
baffling and this is not the case, he pointed out that human needs

have changed very little since the beginning of time but that people now
demand. more and more from governments and less from themselves. Mayor
Campbell stated governments on all levels must accept a more subordinate
role. Mayor Campbell further advised he was pleased to see a tax

revolt as it showed the people are finally becoming involved and are

going to help to pick the priorities and it means that people are willing

to accept a lower level of service. Mayor Campbell stated the message

is loud and clear - governments must spend less money and there

will be less pressure for large wage increases and inflation can be
curtailed. Mayor Campbell then stated that in his opinion the new
Transit Authority is unacceptable as in order to run existing buses, the
following groups would have to be involved: B.C. Hydro or someone to
operate the buses, the municipality or service area that could be the
G.V.R.D., the UTA, made up of elected officials from all over B.C. and Ca
on the local transit level: a commission to assist the UTA made up of
appointees of the Minister, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, a Cabinet
Committee made up of the Premier, the Minister of Finance, Highways and
Municipal Affairs and finally, the Cabinet itself which must make all
final decisions. Mayor Campbell. stated he felt the transit. should be done
under one authority and that it is the financial responsibility of the
Provincial Government. Mayor Campbell stated the government's role,

both Regional and Municipal should be one of co-operation and local

input. In conclusion, Mayor Campbell stated we need simple answers to

simple questions ~ Canadians willing to accept a more simple life and

more responsibility.