With the BC municipal elections now in full swing (aren’t those signs lovely?), I can report that we have had dozens of candidates from all across British Columbia sign our Contract with Taxpayers and commit to introducing a Taxpayer Protection Bylaw if they are elected Nov. 19. It’s a very exciting time.

Candidates have until Friday afternoon, Nov. 4 to sign, and we will release a full list to our supporters and the media on Monday, Nov. 7. This week, we will blog about some of the individuals who have signed the Contract and why they wanted to support this CTF initiative. We have heard some very intelligent, innovative ideas on reducing property tax burdens and increasing accountability at City Halls, and we are excited by the calibre of candidates running this year.

These profiles are NOT an endorsement by the CTF—merely a report on what some of the Contract signers are doing.

Today, we look at Larry Anschell, an independent, incumbent candidate for Mayor in White Rock.

It’s a wide open race for the mayoralty in White Rock, and candidate Larry Anschell has made the CTF’s Contract with Taxpayers a cornerstone in his campaign.

The owner of Turtle Recording Studios is a “self-styled champion of taxpayer rights,” according to the Surrey Now.

Anschell believes the CTF Contract principles can form the foundation of a strong White Rock. “With all the challenges that we face in White Rock we need a Mayor with real world business experience, who understands the importance of building positive experiences for everyone who interacts with our city,” said Anschell. “This is how I've achieved longevity in my business now for 25 years, at times putting the reputation of my business ahead of short term gains.”