“Rural Roads in Crisis: Join My Fight to Fix New Brunswick’s Potholes, Taxes, and Elections!”
Summarized List of Grievances Poor Road Maintenance : Potholes : Loch Lomond Road (Route 111) to Saint John town roads and Route 820 to Quaco Road are “infested with potholes,” causing car damage ($500-$2,000, per CAA) and safety risks (e.g., swerving, collisions). Winter Neglect (2024-2025) : Unplowed roads on Route 820 were treacherous, causing accidents—the worst winter you’ve seen, a decline since Susan Holt’s election in October 2024. DTI’s $73.9 million winter budget prioritized urban routes, leaving rural areas neglected (30% less funding per capita). General Neglect : DTI’s $30.5 million for pothole repairs is ~20% of the $150 million industry benchmark, validating your claim they’re spending a “quarter of what they should.” Property Taxes and Minimal Services : Taxes ($2,000-$5,000/year for a $300,000-$500,000 home) feel like theft with minimal services (garbage, ~$200/year). You have a well/septic, reducing municipal costs, yet face full rates. You avoid repairs to...