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MAYOR’S REPORT: A Vibrant Downtown

It feels like just yesterday that I sat in the Council Chambers for the first time as Mayor, with a strong commitment to make things happen and bring our vision to life - a vision of a sustainable city, full of opportunity for everyone.

Moving forward with Victoria's Official Community Plan

From February through to June of this year, many of you took time out of your day to share feedback and help shape the future direction of Victoria's updated Official Community Plan. Thank you to those who completed surveys, attended community forums, met with staff, and participated in Community Circle discussions. You have contributed to an important plan that will guide Victoria's future over the next 30 years. read more »

Monday 8-20-10

Back at the Hall today! Homelessness executive mtg, where we are discussing how to expand the CRD particpation . Do we move for a larger affortdable housing levy, or a special levy just for homelessness. Then greeting delegates from Tianjin China, and finally planning meetings for the FCM Sustainability Conference here in February. We will talk about first nations involvement, as well as the Pacific Northwest mayors involvement.

It is Sonya Chandlers final lunch today too.Staff and council are gathering to say thanks and then she is off to EU for her two years of study.

Dean's blog

Victoria Councillors vote to replace Johnson bridge

Time Colonist

August 12, 2010

Victoria Councillors vote to replace Johnson bridge

Time Colonist

August 12, 2010

Time Colonist

August 12, 2010

Victoria councillors have once again voted to replace, rather than refurbish, the 86-year-old Johnson Street Bridge.

“Now is the time to put the political swords down and aside and say let us come together as a community, because fundamentally we need to fix this bridge,” said Mayor Dean Fortin.

The city plans a referendum Nov. 20 to get voter permission to borrow for the $77-million project. read more »

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Residents polled 64 % for new bridge, 29% for refurbish. Council voted to move forward with replacement option. Now the work is to have everyone come together to support the referendum and start in January.

Dean's blog

Tuesday, Aug 10 2010

Today starts with organizing for a high tech presentation to industry leaders - then on to mtg with local labour leader, then Chief Sam and Chief Thomas of the local first nations. As the treaty process starts to engage the urban bands, more and more cities are going to play a role.