Many thanks to Victoria News for publishing my short letter to the editor:
LETTER: Victoria welcomes public input on OCP process
Dave Thompson
The letter “Victoria residents deserve a greater say on OCP” could make one think Victoria residents haven’t had any opportunity to provide input on Victoria’s official community plan (OCP) update.
Well, Victoria residents have been providing lots of input, for more than a year – and with more to come.
The city’s OCP Update page outlines the formal engagement process that city staff led: months of open houses, focus groups, online info sessions, survey, community meetings, and much more.
In addition to the formal process, residents have been inundating us with emails, phone calls, meetings, addresses to council. And they continue to do so. And we will hold a public hearing.
Feel free to check the city’s website if you want accurate information about the OCP update process. And please, continue to provide your input.
Dave Thompson
Victoria city councillor
And here is an earlier blog post about the extensive engagement process.
