So much horsefeathers from Eby
Provincial election call so much horsefeathers Voters on the South Island are facing unprecedented democratic whiplash. Thanks to Premier David Eby and the NDP, residents are being forced to navigate…
Start your civic election homework
It’s time to start your civic election homework It can be an overwhelming task deciding who to vote for in the Oct. 17 civic election. Only 31 percent of residents…
The meaning of ‘at arms length’
Reports are circulating that Victoria’s chief constable Fiona Wilson along with Elizabeth Cull, police board vice-chair, signed Mayor Marianne Alto’s nomination papers for the municipal election. Alto sits on the…
‘Confusion’ of politicians on South Island
A ‘confusion’ of politicians on South Island When you vote in the local election in a few weeks, ask yourself, ‘Is it for a ‘scandal,’ an ‘odium’ or a ‘windbag’…
Esquimalt council pay half the story
Residents should be advised the story ‘Next Esquimalt mayor to get a 20% raise’ tells only half the story. The public was told the mayor’s base pay from Esquimalt will…
Revolving door at municipal affairs
The revolving door at municipal affairs How would you feel if your boss changed 16 times and the company name changed eight times during the last 25 years? That’s the…
Think twice before nominating
One by one hopeful residents are starting to announce their candidacy for about 100 positions in local government this October. To do so will require them to collect anywhere from…
Elect accountants for council
Only accountants need run for council If you thought the residential property tax increase of 9.34% was startling this year, consider there may be hikes of more than 40% before…
Good governance includes evaluation
The cycling network is an important public policy initiative profoundly changing our region, and taxpayers want to know what went right, what went wrong and how to improve. Long after…