The huge challenge of setting police budgets
Councils have the unenviable job of deciding how much tax money goes to support the safety and well-being of their community. During the next few months, it will be particularly…
Tough 2017 municipal budget questions to ask your councillor
Better value for taxes urged by unflappable humanoids – This time of year you must have empathy for taxpayers, those unflappable humanoids who are normally florid-faced, calm, stoic, wiry, and…
Province must step up to the plate to improve integrity in local government
Local politics in BC is dirty, frighteningly dirty: Travis – VICTORIA – The province must become more involved in municipal affairs and address pressing issues to improve the integrity of…
Zilch. Nada. Nothing. Zero.
Unresolved issues of wasteful spending, excessive wages, and duplication of services in Victoria regional municipalities – Zero. That’s the amount of tax increases local politicians should be aiming for this…
Capital Region needs some strong medicine
Governance and service integration study demands bold action plus taxpayer input to improve municipal services VICTORIA – Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria loudly applauds the province for moving to improve…
Where are the finely sharpened pitchforks?
Some regional taxpayers reluctant to challenge status quo – June 2, 2016 During the past few years more and more taxpayers and businesses in the Victoria region have become alarmed…