Georgetown’s newly-minted Chief Citizen Patricia Chase-Green says widening the city’s revenue base is among her immediate priorities as is ensuring that the newly-elected councillors consult with their constituencies to address their needs as part of the capital’s development.
In an interview with Stabroek News yesterday, Chase-Green, who was elected Mayor on Friday, noted that there have been several proposals geared towards increasing the ways through which the council earns revenue over the years. These proposals, such as the installation of parking meters or opening of parking lots, have to be re-tabled for the new council to deliberate and vote on their feasibility, she noted.
However, she said that one measure which will definitely be taken is the
