With this being my third local election campaign in Greater Victoria and my third year of a part-time Master’s in Public Administration, I’ve thought, researched, and written a lot about amalgamation. My position can be summed up by three terms:
open minded,
respectful of the wishes of Saanich residents (i.e. I believe in democratic processes), and
interested in more information to ensure it is in the best interests of Saanich and the region (i.e. amalgamation with whom? with what goals & timelines? how will our municipal costs all be shared & reconciled?).
I invite those interested in my in-depth thoughts on amalgamation to read some or all of my responses to survey questionnaires on the topic. I still stand by the responses I provided in my 2014 campaign, last year’s by-election, and earlier in this campaign.
My responses to the 2017 Amalgamation Yes Survey (more detailed)
My responses to the 2014 Amalgamation Yes Survey (most detailed)
Thanks for your interest!
Sincerely,
Rebecca