One cheque, one source, one job
There’s nothing like a debate about city council pay to hear differing views and make taxpayers frisky. Despite their avowed objective to engage and consult constituents, most politicians usually don’t…
Fight city hall and win the day
Despite municipalities restricting taxpayers from codes of conduct Some local politicians lack trust and are terrified of the pesky public making complaints about councils under newly minted codes of conduct.…
Candy Cane Award landed by Langford
UPDATE ON LANGFORD: Langford council has made an amendment to the Draft Five-Year Financial Plan (p. 105) to update the document to ensure all budget documents are transparent and user-friendly.…
Santa, we still believe in you
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…
Proposed tax hike of 50% lethal
Spend almost $12 Million on Centennial Square upgrade or invest more to upgrade the dreadful city roads Editor’s Note: An earlier version of the story indicated costs of Centennial Square…
Toothless code of conduct
Victoria council’s new code of conduct is a good start but in light of recent events, the council may find it needs to go much further. Since incorporation in 1862…
Delays for minutes unreasonable
Council procedure bylaws need changes Municipal watchdog Grumpy Taxpayer$ is urging the City of Victoria to amend council procedure bylaws to ensure certified minutes are available to the public in…
FCM meal expense under fire
Why such a large South Island delegation? Langford taxpayers paid twice for FCM conference meals Langford residents wonder why they were double billed for council meals at the Federation of…
AGM and Keynote Speaker Nov. 18
‘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…