MLAs Announce Traffic Fine Revenues to Enhance Public Safety in Richmond
"Our government is committed to improving public safety by returning all traffic fine revenues to local government," said Ilich, MLA for Richmond Centre. "While the City of Richmond will determine the allocation of these funds, I know this is welcome support in meeting the policing and crime prevention needs of our community." "This is the highest amount ever that Richmond has received in traffic fine revenue from any provincial government," said Reid, MLA for Richmond East. "This year's transfer includes an increase of nearly $400,000 since the transfer program began in 2004." "Public safety is a priority for us as we continue to create stronger and safer communities," said Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston. "Community members deserve to have a safe place to call home and a right to programs and services that give them peace of mind." The traffic fine revenue sharing program assists municipalities that directly pay police enforcement costs. The grants come from ticket fines and court-imposed fines on violation tickets, and the amount of money a municipality receives is based on its contribution to total municipal policing costs. "Community safety is one of the top priorities for the City of Richmond," said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. "The traffic fine revenue will help support our new and ongoing investments in policing and other public safety staffing and programs to ensure that Richmond remains a safe community." Prior to its expansion in 2004, qualifying municipalities received $10 million per year. Since its expansion in 2004, B.C.'s Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program has provided an additional $210 million to local governments to improve public safety and policing - for a total of over $250 million. -- Visit Olga's website at: www.olgailichmla.bc.ca Visit Linda's website at: www.lindareidmla.bc.ca Visit John's website at: www.johnyapmla.bc.ca |
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