Council outraged over claim Sooba increased tax collection

Alleged praise for Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba who it was claimed had increased the rate of tax collection, was highly criticized and deemed an untruth at yesterday’s Mayor and City Council statutory meeting.

“That is the most ridiculous statement that could have been made. How did this humongous amount of money suddenly surface? This is not true. The ministry is setting out to deceive the citizens of Georgetown. Not the councillors because we know,” Deputy Mayor, Patricia Chase-Green said in an outburst. The praise was allegedly