Flawed CRD housing loan vote
The alternative approval process for the CRD to authorize the borrowing of $85-million for land assembly, housing and land banking service leaves much to be desired. If 10 per cent…
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The alternative approval process for the CRD to authorize the borrowing of $85-million for land assembly, housing and land banking service leaves much to be desired. If 10 per cent…
There’s nothing like a debate about city council pay to hear differing views and make taxpayers frisky. Despite their avowed objective to engage and consult constituents, most politicians usually don’t…
Despite municipalities restricting taxpayers from codes of conduct Some local politicians lack trust and are terrified of the pesky public making complaints about councils under newly minted codes of conduct.…
UPDATE ON LANGFORD: Langford council has made an amendment to the Draft Five-Year Financial Plan (p. 105) to update the document to ensure all budget documents are transparent and user-friendly.…
A municipal taxpayer’s belated letter to Santa Dear Santa, After delivering gifts around a troubled world I expect you have your feet up and are still recovering in front of…
Spend almost $12 Million on Centennial Square upgrade or invest more to upgrade the dreadful city roads Editor’s Note: An earlier version of the story indicated costs of Centennial Square…
Victoria council’s new code of conduct is a good start but in light of recent events, the council may find it needs to go much further. Since incorporation in 1862…
Council procedure bylaws need changes Municipal watchdog Grumpy Taxpayer$ is urging the City of Victoria to amend council procedure bylaws to ensure certified minutes are available to the public in…
Why such a large South Island delegation? Langford taxpayers paid twice for FCM conference meals Langford residents wonder why they were double billed for council meals at the Federation of…