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,…
Have mercy on the Colwood taxpayer !
Proposed raise of 100% for mayor,council likely up for decision Aug. 29 A proposed 100 per cent raise for mayor and council is more than a little rich, it’s tone…
Much malarkey from the mayors on E-Comm
RE Download of Costs for RCMP E-Comm 9-1-1 Dispatch to South Island Municipalities Island mayors warn of tax hikes and service cuts if 911 costs are passed on to their…