Funding for the RDCK Search And Rescue service is caught up in political wrangling.
Nelson Council has narrowly rejected a request for incremental increases for the service.
They expressed concerns that Queen City taxpayers would be on the hook for 50% of the increase based on tax assessment.
It was also noted that council recently chose not to give increases to its own city arts and cultural groups.
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But Councillor Michael Dailly wanted to approve the increase suggesting that’s an essential service.
Nelson Council is growing increasingly concerned about what they see as over-taxing of Queen City residents for regional services.