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September 25, 2025

Letter to Councillor Dell in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Dell in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole By Sasha Izard Sept 25, 2025 Hello Councillor… Continue reading

September 21, 2025

“Informal feedback” was used as justification to eliminate off-site Saanich Council Town Hall meetings. I made an FOI request to locate the “informal feedback”. The only feedback in this direction, that showed up in the FOI response, regarding the May 6, 2025 Town Hall meeting, was from Councillor Bondaroff.

“Informal feedback” was used as justification to eliminate off-site Saanich Council Town Hall meetings. I made an FOI request to locate the “informal feedback”. The only feedback in this direction, that showed up in the FOI response, regarding the May… Continue reading

September 20, 2025

Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed, I have a copy.

Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed,… Continue reading

September 17, 2025

Letter to Councillor Loughton in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Loughton in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole By Sasha IzardSept 17, 2025 Hello Councillor Loughton,… Continue reading

September 14, 2025

Submission to the Province of British Columbia’s “Lobbyists Transparency Act Consultation” (Sept 14, 2025)

Submission to the Province of British Columbia’s “Lobbyists Transparency Act Consultation” Submissions can be accepted from the public by 2PM (Pacific Time) Sept 19, 2025. By Sasha IzardSept 14, 2025 “The Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act is… Continue reading

September 13, 2025

Letter to Councillor Coleman in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Coleman in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole By Sasha IzardSept 13, 2025 Hello Councillor Coleman,… Continue reading

September 11, 2025

Letter by Julian Ruszel in regard to the City of Victoria’s public hearing on the Official Community Plan update and on powerful lobbying influence on it.

Letter by Julian Ruszel in regard to the City of Victoria’s public hearing on the Official Community Plan update and on powerful lobbying influence on it. Julian RuszelSept 11, 2025 The following letter was submitted to be included in the… Continue reading

September 11, 2025

Letter to Councillor Thompson in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Thompson in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole By Sasha IzardSept 11, 2025 The following… Continue reading

September 9, 2025

Erick Villagomez’ analyses of an FOI response from a CRD Watch investigation provides a stark window onto the Vancouver Broadway Plan, the Housing Bills, and the private interests who have been benefitting from massive Provincial intervention into the local government sphere.

Erick Villagomez’ analyses of an FOI response from a CRD Watch investigation provides a stark window onto the Vancouver Broadway Plan, the Housing Bills, and the private interests who have been benefitting from massive Provincial intervention into the local government… Continue reading

September 6, 2025

Letter sent to Victoria’s Mayor and Council and City Manager’s office, regarding the City’s potential withdrawal from the UDI development/real estate lobby.

Letter sent to Victoria’s Mayor and Council and City Manager’s office, regarding the City’s potential withdrawal from the UDI development/real estate lobby. By Sasha IzardSept 6, 2025 2 days ago on Sept 4, 2025 – Victoria’s City Council deliberated on… Continue reading

September 6, 2025

Transcript of City of Victoria Council Deliberation on Motion put forward by Councillors Hammond and Gardiner to “Terminate Victoria’s membership in the Urban Development Institute”. (Sept 4, 2025)

Transcript of City of Victoria Council Deliberation on Motion put forward by Councillors Hammond and Gardiner to “Terminate Victoria’s membership in the Urban Development Institute”. (Sept 4, 2025) The transcription of the deliberation provides very interesting and sometimes revealing material… Continue reading