Langford revises council expense policy
Langford council has finally updated its council and staff reimbursement expense policy that has been in place since 2006. The expense policy came under fire from Grumpy Taxpayer$ following the…
Renters, there’s one taxpayer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Written by George Barnhart, Director with Grumpy Taxpayer$ People who rent seem disconnected from municipal government. As a group, they tend to vote less, become less involved in…
Bill of Rights needed for local taxpayers
Mr. John Penniless, Ms. Jane Penury and Mx. Angel Broke wants to talk with municipalities about their relationship. With the election behind them, municipal taxpayers will continue to think about…
Inept municipal governance ignored during election
After years of moaning about local government over coffee and beer, an idea was sketched on a restaurant napkin ten years ago by a handful of concerned citizens. There was…
Is there ‘Power in the Apostrophe’ ?
A critical examination of local governance charged to members of the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly BY JOHN TRELEAVEN, CHAIR, GRUMPY TAXPAYER$ OF GREATER VICTORIA The creation of the Citizens’ Assembly marks…
Unfair property taxes stiff business
Grumpy Taxpayer$ flags business tax concerns in municipalities across the Greater Victoria Region , Chair John Trealvean with CFAX host, Sept. 18, 2024. www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-adam-stirling-podcast-76812037/episode/grumpy-taxpayer-flags-business-tax-concerns-217279937/ Business pays at least triple that…
Dismay and disgust over fat pay hike
Should the next City of Victoria council receive a 40% pay raise and the mayor 25%? Before it becomes law, voters have only the next few days (Sept. 12) to…
Who ultimately will be in charge?
Odds of ‘The Big One’ earthquake increase markedly A commentary by Brian Losie and George Barnhart, board members of GrumpyTaxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, a non-partisan citizens advocacy group formunicipal taxpayers.…
Critical linchpins need improving
Who-you-gonna-call when you want to find out something about your council or municipality or local services? Residents can talk to a friend or neighbour, search a newspaper, or maybe brave…