POLICY: No New Taxes, Levies, or Fees: Kruger Outlines Vision for an Affordable Delta

No New Taxes, Levies, or Fees: Kruger Outlines Vision for an Affordable Delta

DELTA, BC — At a time when residents are battling an unprecedented affordability crisis, One Delta mayoral candidate Dylan Kruger is drawing a sharp contrast with opponent George Harvie’s plan to raise taxes.

“What George Harvie and the Achieving for Delta candidates are proposing is simply wrong for our community. One Delta believes new taxes or levies, or whatever name they are given, are another cost that residents simply cannot absorb right now,” says Kruger. “Instead of relying on the same old, tired political playbook, our commitment is straightforward: no new taxes, levies or fees.”

Kruger was responding to Harvie’s pledge to impose a new community levy to fund a recreation centre in North Delta. While One Delta also champions building the new North Delta facility, Kruger insists the project must be funded through growth and investment, not the pockets of homeowners. “Building Delta and ensuring fairness across the community shouldn’t come at the expense of affordability,” Kruger says. “We have a plan to build and invest in Delta without adding financial pressure on residents.”

One Delta has a two-part strategy for funding major infrastructure projects: securing a fair share of federal and provincial investment and expanding Delta’s commercial and industrial sectors.

“We will stand up for Delta and make the case that our community deserves meaningful support for the major projects planned in our region,” says Kruger. “Delta will play a significant role in developing these projects and residents should benefit from that.”

One Delta also plans to focus on growing the business side of the community. With roughly half of Delta’s tax revenue already generated by businesses, expanding this base naturally reduces the tax burden on residential homeowners.

“This isn’t about raising business taxes. It’s about bringing more businesses and investment to Delta, especially in our industrial areas,” says Kruger. “That’s why we’ll create an Economic Development Office to support local businesses, fight tariffs and attract new investment. We have a plan. Others just have words and new taxes.”

Kruger says the upcoming election presents a clear choice for voters. “George Harvie and Achieving for Delta default to raising property taxes to fund municipal projects. At One Delta, we believe our city can grow, innovate and improve services through responsible spending. It’s time to work together to keep Delta strong, vibrant and affordable.”