Elections Victoria

Mayor elect Dean Fortin faced a great deal of criticism during the election campaign over the issue of homelessness. With over 20 years of experience helping to deal with the growing crisis, it must baffle Dean why people don’t yet realize how capable he is of ending an unendable situation.
A press release sent to the media this week informed us of a photo op. Dean was going to give away a coat! Perhaps he has bought a new coat to celebrate his newly won position of power. Perhaps, and this is a possibility that many of us at electionsvictoria.ca, being poor or homeless, find hard to believe, he may own more than one coat!
Regardless, someone is warmer tonight, and we now have even more proof that Dean is the man who will save us all and bring us the pride of being the only city in the world to ever END homeless, and in the middle of a financial crisis, no less. Way to go, Dean!

A look at the latest city hall news and commentary:

New Victoria council poised to end election ‘gong show’- Times Colonist November 23
Local elections need a new look-Times Colonist November 23
Victoria’s new mayor: ‘Risk-taker’ moves up-Times Colonist November 23
Lowe points of local politics- Times Colonist November 23
Probe launched over allegations officer leaked confidential information-Globe and Mail November 21
Better scrutiny pledged for Victoria police- Times Colonist November 20
Olympic Relay Torch Coming to Victoria?-CFAX

Message to Fortin: build bridges, don’t burn them- Victoria News November 19
Tree Banding Helps Prevent Winter Moth Damage in Spring-City Press Release November 19
Camp limits’ legality questioned- Victoria News November 19
Victoria police board member resigns-Times Colonist November 19
Mayor Critical of Quitting Police Board Member- CFAX November 19
EDITORIAL: Drama fails to attract voters-Victoria News November 18