Have a voting plan — and ideally vote early!
Do you have a voting plan? Does it include voting early? This is an important election to vote in. Elections have been lost by a handful of votes, and could …
“Who should I vote for?” Endorsement and ranking shortlists
I get asked this question a lot by Victoria residents: “Who else should I vote for?” By this point in the conversation, the resident is already happy with my values …
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More on Missing Middle Housing
The Missing Middle Housing Initiative (MMHI) has attracted a lot of media attention in recent weeks, as Council held a few additional hearing nights. Victoria residents in attendance were at …
We need to get past Missing Middle and address our other housing problems
THE HOUSING STATUS QUO IS A DISASTER. The housing shortage is the overall number one issue on the doorstep, without any doubt. I’ve door-knocked in a wide variety of neighbourhoods …
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Urban trees – let’s do better
I was lucky to grow up in a city just two blocks away from a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – the Niagara Escarpment (photo above). As a kid I played in …
Non-resident voters
This is the full text of my responses to questions asked by Kate Korte for her excellent article in Capital Daily. https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/non-resident-voters-victoria In your opinion, does allowing non-resident property electors …
Election info: renters can allow access to their building, but…
Renters tend to be underrepresented among local election voters. This is partly because candidates and volunteer canvassers often have a hard time providing election material inside apartment buildings. Houses and …
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Key voting info – a quick rundown
Hello voters! In my continuing efforts to help more people to vote, here is some key voter information. Election day is October 15, but you can vote in advance… You …
Students can vote! (October 15 – save the date)
Young adults are hit hard by the housing shortage, and who gets elected to Victoria City Council on October 15 will make a difference. The housing shortage causes low vacancy …
Community and placemaking – Oaklands Rise
I just had a really nice tour of some inspiring community-led placemaking. This tour was kindly given to me by three new friends I met today in Oaklands Rise. Of …