Mel Arnold in his letter in the Dec. 25 Salmon Arm Observer, neglected to list two facts.
The cost to the taxpayer in leasing the two lots on the north side of the tracks is $33,000 plus the loss of taxes that are currently being paid by the landowner every year for at least 10 years. The city will have no use for these two lots unless the building of the underpass goes ahead.
To me it would make sense to hold a referendum on whether to build the underpass before leasing the two lots. For anyone who agrees with me, please sign the petition available at city hall to oppose the municipality entering the proposed 10-year lease.
Joyce Henderson