Springfield Taxpayers Rights Corporation

Springfield Taxpayers Rights Corp


Who is the Springfield Taxpayers Rights Corporation?

We are currently a group of 100 plus ratepayers, who are concerned with our local municipality. Our government has failed in its responsibility to make fair, transparent decisions based on legislated requirements and has ignored its duties in protecting the well-being of its citizens. We are pro-business, but not pro-development when the new businesses will adversely affect the environment, our quality of life and negatively impact the value of our homes, farms and property.

Two and a half years ago, we elected a municipal council that now appears to have abandoned many of the long held beliefs and safeguards Springfield residents have enjoyed and counted on to ensure our quality of life and property values are protected.

The Springfield Development Plan and Zoning By-Laws adopted by Springfield Municipal Council in consultation with the public and approved by the province should be there to manage and protect land use and our RIGHTS AS RATEPAYERS!

Our Issues

Learn in-depth what is happening.

  • Borrowing plans for the next 3 years in Springfield may raise resident taxes by up to $1,250 per year due to infrastructure needs of developers.
  • Rapid development: plan to build up to 200 houses per year

Stay informed

Take support to the next level.

  • We have over 1,000 members receiving our newsletters. Make sure you are part of it.
  • Knowledge is power: we can only help if we have the knowledge.

How can I help

A little goes a long way.

  • Even if you don't have much time or money, every little bit helps!
  • Attend council meetings
  • Help canvasing
  • Donate
  • Spread the word

Recent Newsletters

  • Open Letter to Springfield Residents

    UPDATE June 17, 2024:MAYOR Therrien, Councillors Warren and Fuhl (with only 4 days notice to the public),are NOW planning to give second and third reading to pass the hotly contested General Borrowing Bylaw that will force All Springfield Residents, without their consent, to pay for new offsite sewer and water services supporting developer profits and allow…

  • Sio Silica mining license denied

    PRESS RELEASE - February 16, 2024From SAVE OUR WATER and Springfield Taxpayer Rights Corp Today, we are very pleased and relieved to hear the announcement that the Government will not grant Sio Silica a mining license.  We would first like to thank the newly elected provincial government under the leadership of our new Premier Wab Kinuw…

  • MB Orders 08-01 and 21-25

    Below are copies of the zoning by-laws 08-01 and 21-25.

Newsletters and information pieces created by Springfield Taxpayers Rights Corporations’ group members to help inform the public of the Springfield Councils’ actions. Select this link to Download our newsletters.

Springfields Residents and Representatives provided comments and complaints about local Councillors decisions and actions, which are impacting the Municipality of Springfield. Select this link to view the comments.

What issues are currently affecting the Springfield Residents? Jennifer Lim, a professional planner put together a detailed Planners Report for concerned citizens in Springfield to review. Click here to download the reports. 

Throughout 2020 and 2021, there have been several articles discussing the issues affecting residents in Springfield. Click here to see a full list of published articles supporting the residents of Springfield in their fight to be recognized by their municipal government.

The Big Win/Win

  1. Springfield  Mayor and Council get to boast 50 new jobs
  2. Berger gets 160 acres of Prime Agricultural Land at $5,000/acre, instead of industrial zoned land which the average selling price is $200,000/acre. That’s a $25,000,000. gain for Berger.

What is lost to our Community? 

  1. The loss of 160 Acres of Prime Agricultural Land
  2. Quality of life is significantly reduced to the surrounding acreage residents
  3. Acreage residents within one mile of the Berger facility will have a significant decrease in their property values.
  4. Residents are becoming painfully aware that the development plan and zoning bylaws are ignored by Mayor and Council in business planning activities.

Primary Email: info@springfieldtaxpayersrightscorp.ca

For more information: 

Allan Akins
Call: 204-791-6270
Email: aakins@mymts.net

Wayne Hlady
Call: 204-222-5675
Email: waynehlady@outlook.com

Margaret Marion-Akins
Call: 520-822-6212
Email: m3a@mymts.net

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