Author: Stan Bartlett

‘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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Hotdog, shiitake mushroom, bah humbug, kale or sardine flavoured candy canes, rejected for traditional and cheaper peppermint canes Congratulations to the City of Langford which grabbed top honours for improving…

Grumpy Taxpayer$ depends on your financial support in every season. We are a citizen’s advocacy group, and a non-profit group run by volunteers. If you like what we are doing…

VIEW GEORGE CUFF KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Delivered by ZOOM at the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, presentation 30 minutes followed by questions and answers running…

Increasing violent criminal activity in recent months highlights the need for a broad-based approach to restore public safety in our wonderful community. Municipal politicians will be spanked in next year’s…