separation of lobby and state
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David Eby Before and After: How David Eby’s former criticisms of the political influence of the so-called ‘Condo King’ of Vancouver Bob Rennie, when Eby was a member of the opposition; turned once in power, to Eby becoming Rennie’s political follower.
David Eby Before and After: How David Eby’s former criticisms of the political influence of the so-called ‘Condo King’ of Vancouver Bob Rennie, when Eby was a member of the opposition; turned once in power, to Eby becoming Rennie’s political follower. By… Continue reading
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“Council shouldn’t pay to hear a sales pitch” (Letter in the TC By Gerry Anderson)
“Council shouldn’t pay to hear a sales pitch” (Letter in the TC By Gerry Anderson) Sept 27, 2025 “Council shouldn’t pay to hear a sales pitch Thanks to Victoria councillors Stephen Hammond and Marg Gardiner for following Saanich’s lead in… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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