Tax rebates for landlords needs scrutiny, says two mayors

By: Robert Washburn | March 3, 2017

Cobourg Mayor Gil Brocanier and Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson explain municipal tax rebates for empty retail and industrial buildings, leaving town coffers short. All this on Consider This Live, part of the Drive Time on Northumberland 89.7 FM.

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