Author: Stan Bartlett

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…

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.…

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…

‘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…