#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt #colwood @victoriachamber's all candidateds meeting is live now - facebook.com/VictoriaChambe…
Candidates present:
@MitziDeanBC - BC NDP
@AndyGreenParty - BC Greens
@RjSenko - BC Liberals
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Candidates present:
@MitziDeanBC - BC NDP
@AndyGreenParty - BC Greens
@RjSenko - BC Liberals
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#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt
Normal conflict of interest statement. I'm @GordBaird_LJDF's volunteer manager in his @BCGreens campaign in the riding next door. But I'll be aiming to be unbiased and fair.
Normal conflict of interest statement. I'm @GordBaird_LJDF's volunteer manager in his @BCGreens campaign in the riding next door. But I'll be aiming to be unbiased and fair.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
RJ: Would very much support ferry service. Would need co-operation between DND, transit, local governments and private interests. Also work with Island Corridor foundation. DND used to run a ferry there.
RJ: Would very much support ferry service. Would need co-operation between DND, transit, local governments and private interests. Also work with Island Corridor foundation. DND used to run a ferry there.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
Absolutely support it. Makes environmental and social sense. Biggest champion is Rob Martin, mayor of Colwood. Royal bay population is going to be more than Metchosin. If the NDP hadn't downplayed it, would already be WIP.
Absolutely support it. Makes environmental and social sense. Biggest champion is Rob Martin, mayor of Colwood. Royal bay population is going to be more than Metchosin. If the NDP hadn't downplayed it, would already be WIP.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
Mitzi: Been working on this. Remember Ferry discussion is only 1 thing. People have to get to and from terminals. Our solutions include bus lanes and active transportation corridors like Goose & E&N (note: both pre-NDP)
Mitzi: Been working on this. Remember Ferry discussion is only 1 thing. People have to get to and from terminals. Our solutions include bus lanes and active transportation corridors like Goose & E&N (note: both pre-NDP)
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
RJ: Interesting that Mitzi says "we're working on it" but platform is devoid of any South Island committment. Completely silent on E&N.
RJ: Interesting that Mitzi says "we're working on it" but platform is devoid of any South Island committment. Completely silent on E&N.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
Mitzi: Thank you for your interest. If re-elected we will get into analysis and get into tangible plans. We accelerated the bus lanes on the south island. MacKenzie interchange has saved half an hour for some.
Mitzi: Thank you for your interest. If re-elected we will get into analysis and get into tangible plans. We accelerated the bus lanes on the south island. MacKenzie interchange has saved half an hour for some.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
RJ: Your strategy has no mention of rail or ferry
Mitzi: Need evidence for what the outcomes/benefits would be.
RJ: 15 studies on the E&N demands action not more studies. Spending bns on Broadway Extension but not on island
RJ: Your strategy has no mention of rail or ferry
Mitzi: Need evidence for what the outcomes/benefits would be.
RJ: 15 studies on the E&N demands action not more studies. Spending bns on Broadway Extension but not on island
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
Mitzi: Need to take time to make the right decision. Complicated issue. Need to tackle congestion.
RJ: I started 30 years ago. this seems like too long.
Andy: This government - and previous - too much talk. Agree with RJ
Mitzi: Need to take time to make the right decision. Complicated issue. Need to tackle congestion.
RJ: I started 30 years ago. this seems like too long.
Andy: This government - and previous - too much talk. Agree with RJ
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q2: arts & culture
Mitzi: been actively working with groups in the westshore to advocate for more facilities. Arts & Culture benefits everyone far more than dollar to dollar on investments.
Mitzi: been actively working with groups in the westshore to advocate for more facilities. Arts & Culture benefits everyone far more than dollar to dollar on investments.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
RJ: As mentioned, was part of township community arts council. Arts & Culture has quality economic spinoffs. I've not just talked about it. I've done it. Metchosin has a proposal for old school house. MLA didn't work on it
RJ: As mentioned, was part of township community arts council. Arts & Culture has quality economic spinoffs. I've not just talked about it. I've done it. Metchosin has a proposal for old school house. MLA didn't work on it
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
Andy: Arts is important both culturally and econ as Mitzi & RJ said. Old metchosin school rented at nominal rents. Vic College of arts leasing some. Looking broadly, JdF performing arts society, Metchosin supports concept.
Andy: Arts is important both culturally and econ as Mitzi & RJ said. Old metchosin school rented at nominal rents. Vic College of arts leasing some. Looking broadly, JdF performing arts society, Metchosin supports concept.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q1: Ferry to Victoria
Andy: Colwood agreed in principal to build a theatre near Ocean Builevard
Andy: Colwood agreed in principal to build a theatre near Ocean Builevard
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q2: arts & Culture
Andy: This is a point that really could use party co-operation on issues of common interest.
Andy: This is a point that really could use party co-operation on issues of common interest.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q3: Amalgamation
RJ: I lived in Ottawa, when there was forced amalgamations in ON. Initially there was lots of negative reactions. But it did work.
400k south island residences, 13 munis, CRD. Almost every muni has had plebescites with positive
RJ: I lived in Ottawa, when there was forced amalgamations in ON. Initially there was lots of negative reactions. But it did work.
400k south island residences, 13 munis, CRD. Almost every muni has had plebescites with positive
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q3: Amalgamation
RJ: votes. Almost no action has been done. SI is over-governed, should do amalgamations.
RJ: votes. Almost no action has been done. SI is over-governed, should do amalgamations.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q3: Amalgamation
Mitzi: Esquimalt-Metchosin is 4 munis, DND, first nations. There may be different options than current or one big muni. This needs to be achieved with everyone involved.
Mitzi: Esquimalt-Metchosin is 4 munis, DND, first nations. There may be different options than current or one big muni. This needs to be achieved with everyone involved.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q3: Amalgamation
Andy: Before amalgamation wherever there are avenues for shared services, we should embrace that. Look at RCMP shared services, FD mutual aids.
Where amalgamation makes sense they can discuss it.
Metchosin is rural next to
Andy: Before amalgamation wherever there are avenues for shared services, we should embrace that. Look at RCMP shared services, FD mutual aids.
Where amalgamation makes sense they can discuss it.
Metchosin is rural next to
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q3: Amalgamation
Andy: urban focussed Colwood and Metchosin. Metchosin would not be in favour of that amalgation. There may be as Mitzi put it, intermediates. Like East Sooke & Metchosin, Colwood & Langford.
Andy: urban focussed Colwood and Metchosin. Metchosin would not be in favour of that amalgation. There may be as Mitzi put it, intermediates. Like East Sooke & Metchosin, Colwood & Langford.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q4: regional police force
Mitzi: In E-M we have 4 forces. We need to have collaboration and reduce duplication of services. Increased collaboration can only increase crime prevention. Can't go to liberal model of service cuts. Need to listen
Mitzi: In E-M we have 4 forces. We need to have collaboration and reduce duplication of services. Increased collaboration can only increase crime prevention. Can't go to liberal model of service cuts. Need to listen
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q4: regional police force
Andy: Agree with Mitzi. This should be driven by communities, if they see an opportunity for enhancement and co-operation, they could. It could make sense to make a more regional police force rather than vic-esq.
Andy: Agree with Mitzi. This should be driven by communities, if they see an opportunity for enhancement and co-operation, they could. It could make sense to make a more regional police force rather than vic-esq.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q4: regional police force
RJ: Policing is a local issue. I've spoken with all munis. Mayor Ranns is happy with services supplied. Vic PD & Esq merger, has qualms. They consider it subsidizing Vic PD. MLA appears to not be communicating issues.
RJ: Policing is a local issue. I've spoken with all munis. Mayor Ranns is happy with services supplied. Vic PD & Esq merger, has qualms. They consider it subsidizing Vic PD. MLA appears to not be communicating issues.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q4: regional police force
Mitzi: We have listened to Esquimalt and made sure direct access has been possible.
RJ: That would be news to the people of esquimalt.
Mitzi: We have listened to Esquimalt and made sure direct access has been possible.
RJ: That would be news to the people of esquimalt.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
Andy: The Green party has called for the province to use the pandemic as an opportunity to move to a green recover. Reduce GHG emmision. Ensure transition for workers.
Andy: The Green party has called for the province to use the pandemic as an opportunity to move to a green recover. Reduce GHG emmision. Ensure transition for workers.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
Mitzi: NOthing more important than taking care of where we live. That's why *our* clean BC strategy is critical. Clean BC is the most ambitious action plan. Was developed in concert with the Green party. Everyone wants to
Mitzi: NOthing more important than taking care of where we live. That's why *our* clean BC strategy is critical. Clean BC is the most ambitious action plan. Was developed in concert with the Green party. Everyone wants to
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
Mitzi: do their bit. We are helping through e-vehicle rebates. Supporting innovation.
Mitzi: do their bit. We are helping through e-vehicle rebates. Supporting innovation.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
RJ: It was the BC Liberal party that made BC world leader with a carbon tax the NDP opposed. Glad teh NDP have changed tack on that area. You need to think globally and act locally. I'm committed to improving transit.
RJ: It was the BC Liberal party that made BC world leader with a carbon tax the NDP opposed. Glad teh NDP have changed tack on that area. You need to think globally and act locally. I'm committed to improving transit.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
RJ: Need to reduce cars. Esquimalt looking into gassification of waste instead of filling heartland, which will also reduce GHG.
RJ: Need to reduce cars. Esquimalt looking into gassification of waste instead of filling heartland, which will also reduce GHG.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
Andy: Mitzi mentioned Old Growth forest. There hasn't been a single tree let alone a hectare of old growth actually protected. Been longing the same as under the liberals. Moratorium for two years is mostly low quality.
Andy: Mitzi mentioned Old Growth forest. There hasn't been a single tree let alone a hectare of old growth actually protected. Been longing the same as under the liberals. Moratorium for two years is mostly low quality.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
Andy: On the ground Christy Clark or John Horgan have been the same difference for biodiversity. I look forward to implementing the excellent report and finding a new way to manage old growth.
Andy: On the ground Christy Clark or John Horgan have been the same difference for biodiversity. I look forward to implementing the excellent report and finding a new way to manage old growth.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
Andy: THere is an urgency to this as well. While negotiations are going on, 10k hectares are logged. BC has more threatened and endangered species than any other province.
Andy: THere is an urgency to this as well. While negotiations are going on, 10k hectares are logged. BC has more threatened and endangered species than any other province.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q5: sustainable econ?
RJ: Mary hill would be a perfect local example. Surplus DND property, Becher bay band and Metchosin council working on proposal to protect old growth douglas fir there. Need to make sure we have leadership for Esq-Metch
RJ: Mary hill would be a perfect local example. Surplus DND property, Becher bay band and Metchosin council working on proposal to protect old growth douglas fir there. Need to make sure we have leadership for Esq-Metch
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q6: Mental h, homelessness.
Mitzi: Too many preventable tragedies. Didn't happen overnight - had 15 years of cuts from the Liberals. We will expand treatment beds, recovery options, complex care housing.
Mitzi: Too many preventable tragedies. Didn't happen overnight - had 15 years of cuts from the Liberals. We will expand treatment beds, recovery options, complex care housing.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q6: Mental h, homelessness.
RJ: homelessness is worse than ever under the BC NDP.
RJ: homelessness is worse than ever under the BC NDP.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q6: Mental h, homelessness.
Andy: Need to prioritize housing at all levels of government will require co-operation.
Andy: Need to prioritize housing at all levels of government will require co-operation.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q6: Mental h, homelessness.
RJ: Need to take action and treat the root causes.
Mitzi: Opioid deaths were increasing from 2012. 2017 NDP created a new ministry. Ttrend was going down before COVID. Ten year multi-dimensional health plan can work
RJ: Need to take action and treat the root causes.
Mitzi: Opioid deaths were increasing from 2012. 2017 NDP created a new ministry. Ttrend was going down before COVID. Ten year multi-dimensional health plan can work
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q7: housing affordability
RJ: affordability is an issue throughout the area. affordability has decreased despite NDP's failed attempt at spec tax, which we'd get rid of. Vacant homes tax only penalized legitament bcers with vacation homes
RJ: affordability is an issue throughout the area. affordability has decreased despite NDP's failed attempt at spec tax, which we'd get rid of. Vacant homes tax only penalized legitament bcers with vacation homes
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q7: housing affordability
RJ: Need to work with munis. Need an integrated approach. Need to prevent segregation. Need mixed market housing.
RJ: Need to work with munis. Need an integrated approach. Need to prevent segregation. Need mixed market housing.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q7: housing affordability
Andy: Need to expand supply of diverse forms of housing including co-op. Need rental suplement, means tested for low/mod income earners. Need to develop solutions for strata insurance.
Andy: Need to expand supply of diverse forms of housing including co-op. Need rental suplement, means tested for low/mod income earners. Need to develop solutions for strata insurance.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q7: housing affordability
Mitzi: Next 4 years are critical for our 10 year plan. Already built tens of thousands of affordable homes.
Tackling affordability with childcare.
Mitzi: Next 4 years are critical for our 10 year plan. Already built tens of thousands of affordable homes.
Tackling affordability with childcare.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q7: housing affordability
RJ: [scoff], NDP has promised a lot, but at current rate will take a hundred years to deliver. Affordability is about taking needs into concern. Renters rebate is frankly insulting at $400/year. Need serious solutions.
RJ: [scoff], NDP has promised a lot, but at current rate will take a hundred years to deliver. Affordability is about taking needs into concern. Renters rebate is frankly insulting at $400/year. Need serious solutions.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q7: housing affordability
Mitzi: Have as many or more units underway right now than ever happened under the BC Liberals. Lives have been changed already in the last 3.5 years.
Mitzi: Have as many or more units underway right now than ever happened under the BC Liberals. Lives have been changed already in the last 3.5 years.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q7: housing affordability
RJ: most of those were planned before you took power.
Andy: BCGreens would like to push for not minimum wage, but a livable wage. Need to do a better job of setting measurable goals and objectives so criteria is effect
RJ: most of those were planned before you took power.
Andy: BCGreens would like to push for not minimum wage, but a livable wage. Need to do a better job of setting measurable goals and objectives so criteria is effect
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q8: indigenous
Mitzi: Thanking Shirley Alphonse. Proud that our gov enshrined UNDRIP. very emotional event. This leg will ensure partnership and respect. Will create certainty and investment opportunities.
Mitzi: Thanking Shirley Alphonse. Proud that our gov enshrined UNDRIP. very emotional event. This leg will ensure partnership and respect. Will create certainty and investment opportunities.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q8: indigenous
Mitzi: Supporting indigenous languages. I make sure to connect appropriately
Mitzi: Supporting indigenous languages. I make sure to connect appropriately
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q8: indigenous
Andy: Six years as a counselor. We've had opportunites to work w Beecher bay. We're working co-operatively on a number of initiatives including Mary Hill property RJ mentioned. All our communities prosper when we prosper together.
Andy: Six years as a counselor. We've had opportunites to work w Beecher bay. We're working co-operatively on a number of initiatives including Mary Hill property RJ mentioned. All our communities prosper when we prosper together.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Q8: indigenous
RJ: reconcilation is an important issue we need to be serious about. It is about action not just talk. Recognizing how we can move forward. BC Liberals signed the first modern treaties in BC.
RJ: reconcilation is an important issue we need to be serious about. It is about action not just talk. Recognizing how we can move forward. BC Liberals signed the first modern treaties in BC.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Closing
RJ: Being an MLA is about working for your constituents. When I'm stopped on the street by parents saying our MLA won't meet with them. It should be the constituents priorities that the MLA represents, not based on the govs priorities.
RJ: Being an MLA is about working for your constituents. When I'm stopped on the street by parents saying our MLA won't meet with them. It should be the constituents priorities that the MLA represents, not based on the govs priorities.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Closing
RJ: Not about warming a seat, need to work across party lines and put policy before party.
RJ: Not about warming a seat, need to work across party lines and put policy before party.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Closing
Andy: I had planned to be foraging for mushrooms not campaigning on this entirely unnecessary election. It seems that most people see through John Horgan's excuses as just about looking for a majority government.
Andy: I had planned to be foraging for mushrooms not campaigning on this entirely unnecessary election. It seems that most people see through John Horgan's excuses as just about looking for a majority government.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Closing
Andy: If you are looking for a party with a different approach on environment, vote green. Need to walk away from Site C, stop O&G subsidies. I believe Esquimalt Metchosin can elect a Green MLA.
Andy: If you are looking for a party with a different approach on environment, vote green. Need to walk away from Site C, stop O&G subsidies. I believe Esquimalt Metchosin can elect a Green MLA.
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Closing
Mitzi: I've been honoured to serve as MLA the last 3.5 years. We have served hundreds of people through our constituency office. Moving fowrad our plan for BC has three top priorities, health care, affordability and a clean energy future
Mitzi: I've been honoured to serve as MLA the last 3.5 years. We have served hundreds of people through our constituency office. Moving fowrad our plan for BC has three top priorities, health care, affordability and a clean energy future
#BCPoli #yyj #metchosin #esquimalt Closing
Mitzi: I will continue to advocate for health services, schools and solutions for congestion. Building on reconciliation. Next 4 years question is "Where do you want to go and who should lead" John Horgan and team will move BC Forward
Mitzi: I will continue to advocate for health services, schools and solutions for congestion. Building on reconciliation. Next 4 years question is "Where do you want to go and who should lead" John Horgan and team will move BC Forward
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