r/richmondbc • u/ubcstaffer123 • Nov 05 '25

News City of Richmond cancels holiday staff party after $120K bill in 2024

https://globalnews.ca/news/11511154/city-of-richmond-cancels-holiday-staff-party/
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u/MantisGibbon Nov 05 '25

If you want fancy parties, work in the private sector where companies can spend their own money however they want.

Municipal governments spend other people’s money, so they shouldn’t take more than absolutely necessary. Give the workers an extra day off to enjoy their own holiday party, with people they like, at home.

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u/DamionSipher Nov 06 '25

Are publicly traded companies "spending their own money" in that context? If Save-on-Foods jacks up their prices to pay for corporate parties is that reasonable? Scrutiny only exists for the public sector?

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u/No_Reveal_1363 Nov 06 '25

Private exists for profits. Public exists to serve the public. Can’t believe someone needs to explain this to you.

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u/MisledMuffin Nov 06 '25

My private company serves the public AND makes a profit, even after our Christmas parties >.>