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Christine Havelka Deputy City Clerk / Manager of Legislative Services Legislative Services City of Victoria 1 Centennial Square, Victoria BC V8W 1P6 May 5, 2021 Re: Beacon Hill Park Trust Dear Ms. Havelka I am a long-time resident of James Bay living adjacent to Beacon Hill Park (BHP). I am interested in participating in the … Read more

April 28, 2021 Dear Mayor & Council I find myself sitting at my dining table in my tiny apartment in tears as I look out onto Beacon Hill Park. The stress of what is happening in and around the park has triggered my Multiple Sclerosis; I have lost feeling in both my hands and feet. … Read more

February 28, 2021 To: Honourable Premier of BC, john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca Hon. David Eby, Q.C., Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. david.eby.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. josie.osborne.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health adrian.dix.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Mike Farnworth, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General mike.farnworth.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and … Read more

Dear Victoria I find myself sitting in bed today, overlooking Beacon Hill Park, at the brink of tears. It is been a long week. I am overwhelmed by what I see and hear in the park and surrounding area and the consistent and constant disregard for our fellow human beings – both in and out … Read more

January 24, 2021 To: Honourable Premier of BC, john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca Hon. David Eby, Q.C., Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. david.eby.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. josie.osborne.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health adrian.dix.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Mike Farnworth, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General mike.farnworth.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and … Read more

Honourable Shane Simpson Minister of Social Development & Poverty Reduction PO Box 9058 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 January 21, 2020 Re: Victoria’s Mayor and Council leave disabled and other vulnerable citizens at risk Dear Minister I am writing to you for help. I am a 55-year-old living with Multiple Sclerosis, a debilitating … Read moreLetter to Honourable Shane Simpson

The Honourable Deb Schulte Minister of Seniors, Government of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0A6 January 6, 2020 Re: Victoria’s Mayor and Council put seniors, disabled and other vulnerable citizens at risk January 6, 2020 Dear Minister I am writing to you for help. I am a 55-year-old living with Multiple Sclerosis, … Read moreLetter to the Honourable Deb Schulte

Ben Thank you for message and a copy of the motion you will be bringing forward at the Committee of the Whole Meeting January 9, 2020. I hope you don’t mind, I am coping the Mayor and other councillors on my response. I will also be sharing it on social media with my community.  As you are aware this has been an extremely costly … Read moreEmail to Ben Isitt re proposed path forward

January 8, 2020 Dear Mayor and Council I am writing to you regarding your upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting on January 9th., specifically the Project Update: Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre Replacement Project. The Project Update presented by Thomas Soulliere recommends that council: Approve an allocation of up to $725,000 for the Feasibility Study; and Approve … Read moreRequest for $725,000 to plan for new Crystal Pool facility

January 12, 2020 Dear Mayor and Council In reviewing your recent motion regarding the Site Selection Pool and Fitness Centre I noted that you have no clear path for completing the work in the motion. Although the motion identifies a date when staff need to provide you with a list of site selection information, it … Read moreCrystal Pool “life safe” repairs