June 15, 2009 - District of Mission

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> My own personal choice would be a total open fire ban, consistent with
> our sister municipalities, in general recognition of our air quality
> concerns.
> If there is not the political will for this approach, then I certainly
> would like to see this ban in the urban area of Mission, which would
> move toward solving the problem in the immediate area of my own home.
> Another possible solution, although it would certainly require more
> administrative resources, would be to allow open pit fires by
> specific-event permit only. This would serve to help control the
> frequency of incidental fires, which would help people like myself,
> and would offer opportunities for fire education each time a permit
> was issued. And it would still allow for the occasional celebratory
> pit fire, which has been suggested to me still is an important aspect
> of our community culture.
> Again, I really would like to see council initiate a total ban, but
> perhaps some of the above offer transition points in what must
> inevitably happen if we are to be able to breath clean air. Much more
> must be done to bring about an air quality change in the Fraser
> Valley, but the issue I raise is not only under council control, but
> it would show leadership on this matter of increasing concern.
> Thank you for your attention.
> Don Chapman
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