Victoria-Saanich Amalgamation: 15 Years of Consultation Ignored?
After more than a decade of public consultation, petitions, municipal referendums, and a provincially funded Citizens’ Assembly, the Province of British Columbia rejected a request for a binding referendum on…
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…
Join our municipal debates?
Videos May 21st – Ryan Windsor Reflects on 13 Years of Leadership in Central Saanich https://youtu.be/bCdIWO17Tx8 May 18th – Karen Harper on Taxes, Efficiency & the Future of Saanich https://youtu.be/Z9cZpbx-dfM…
Taxes and fees and charges shocking
After months of grumbling and gnashing teeth, the notices are on the way and residential property owners need to pay their dreaded property taxes. But how much more are you…
“Sunshine List’ grows in Central Saanich
One-quarter of Central Saanich staff earn $125,000 or more Escalating wages are making it more and more impossible for B.C. municipalities such as Central Saanich to control budgets. Labour costs…
Provincial conduct rules promised
It’s hoped there will be fewer local politicians behaving badly once municipal legislation mandates standardized codes of conduct. The province says “…conduct issues can include bullying or harassment in meetings,…