Revolving door at Municipal Affairs
New minister, renamed ministry, added portfolios Every time there’s a new minister in charge of municipal affairs appointed in BC, it raises high hopes in residents for significant reform in…
How civic affairs are misunderstood and limited, and why that matters
BY DR. DAVID BLACK, SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURE, ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY, KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED AT 10TH ANNIVERSARY GRUMPY TAXPAYERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, ON NOV. 16, 2024 PROF. BLACK TEACHES…
While you were away on holidays
To look for the most important controversial civic issues look at city agendas a day or two before the holiday summer weekends when residents head out on holidays. For the…
The ‘Survival Guide to Local Government’ quiz
Just moved to Greater Victoria? Just saw your latest tax bill and are gobsmacked? Just coming out of hiding after suffering an existential crisis because of the pandemic and climate…
CRD faces allegations of non-compliance in Alternate Approval Process (AAP)
The CRD is facing new allegations of noncompliance which, if confirmed, will invalidate the Alternative Approval Process (“AAP”) that ended Feb. 5, 2024 and will effect about 332,000 eligible electors.…
Santa, we still believe in you
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…
AGM and Keynote Speaker Nov. 18
‘Grey and Blue Skies: Local Government in BC and Beyond’ Mark Nov. 18 on your calendar and join us for morning coffee at the 8th annual general meeting of the…
Code of conduct falls far short
CFAX interview between host Adam Sterling and chair John Treleaven https://www.iheartradio.ca/cfax-1070/podcasts/code-of-conduct-victoria-city-council-1.20297378 It’s curious that contentious issues facing a municipal council are often dealt with late in the afternoon just before…
MNP Governance Review punted to July 26
Implications for municipalities across the region – Incisive city governance review makes thirty recommendations EDITOR’S NOTE: Council received the Governance Report about two weeks prior to council on July 27,…