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Jeremy Caradonna

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Victoria City Councillor and CRD Director in Victoria, B.C. PhD in History. Loves gardening, cello, beekeeping, democracy, climate action, cycling, and family. Views my own.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 11d

I’m thrilled that Victoria’s new Official Community Plan has passed! It:

✅ Increases housing choice and makes it easier to build affordable housing

✅ Adds green space / parks to every neighbourhood

✅ Targets 40% urban forest canopy coverage

✅ Adds strong tenant protections

✅ Plans for lightrail

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 2h

A good question for the Minister of Health. I don’t know the answer.

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 2h

And yet they’re busier than ever. A lot has changed in the past few decades. My mother is one of thousands who cannot land a family doctor.

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 4h

Much needed good news on the healthcare front. We need so many more doctors.

www.timescolonist.com/local-news/a...

Applications open for first cohort at B.C.'s new medical school

While the bricks-and-mortar building is yet to be constructed, instruction will begin in August at an interim location on Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus.

www.timescolonist.com

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 5h

Government waging war on its own people.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 5h

North Park has other needs, including gathering spaces and possibly a community centre.

For a long time, that neighbourhood has felt that it hasn’t been listened to, and that the city just imposes things upon it.

I am attempting to change that dynamic, starting with Crystal Pool and this property.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 5h

…speculating that they do, they we’d shift into the next phase, which is finding a non-profit housing provider to partner with (e.g. BC Builds, BC Housing, etc).

The space is big enough for mixed use, so again, I speculate that it could end up doing more than one thing.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 5h

In terms of the lot, it’s not about doing a consultation specifically about housing. It’s about asking the neighbourhood what they want to do with that marquee property. They’ve asked for years to be consulted, so now that’s happening.

If they want affordable housing as part of the plans, and I’m

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 5h

You’re not understanding what I’m saying.

For starters, Tiny Town is owned by BC Housing, not the city. BCH has, indeed, had years to sort it out.

We wrote a formal letter to the rest of the CRD munis asking if they could find a new home for TT. They all said no, or nothing.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 10h

There were complaints in the first year, but much less after that.

The plans are to undertake a public consultation on that lot soon. It’s highly likely to end up as a mixed-use district with affordable housing, and possibly underground parking. Need to hear from the community first.

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 11h

**News**

I’ve been waiting to share this news for a long time: BC Transit is finally introducing a credit and debit tap system.

One will soon be able to tap or update the Umo card and pay via the app.

This move reduces barriers and will drive ridership.

www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...

B.C. Transit to introduce credit and debit card payment for fares; current Umo users need to re-enter card info

Current Umo users will need to update their credit card information.

www.timescolonist.com

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 12h

It’s not really NIMBYism. It had temporary permits and was designed for the short term. A 2-year project ended up lasting 4 years.

BC Housing has guaranteed that everyone will be rehoused, and they’re looking for another spot for a more permanent village.

The neighbours were mostly supportive.

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 16h

You then win Jeopardy with the final question, “what is the best lake in British Columbia?”

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a terror campaign against people of colour. The point is to make everyone feel unsafe. The US is run by bigoted authoritarians, who’ve unleashed the racist fury that’s barely below the surface.

It’s up to all people to fight back against this tyranny.

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 1d

I already shared it and already heard back. They will create some additional evening opportunities.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 1d

Great question. I’ll share with B.C. Transit staff.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 1d

Light rail is on the table!

Public engagement starts soon. Get involved.

As a member of the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, I will be keenly interested in what residents see as our region’s transportation future.

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Light rail on table as B.C. Transit launches update of regional transit plan

The region is at a key point in its growth, with residents likely to start asking: “What’s next?” says B.C. Transit’s director of integrated service planning.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 1d

How’s about their current mayor? No? Working under pure corruption is just fine?

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, that’s right. Ten councillors is the max allowed under the LGA, I believe, but not every jurisdiction chooses it.

In our case, the challenge is shifting to a potential future state of less representation per councillor.

There’s pros and cons of amalgamation. For me, this is a con.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 2d

The Citizens’ Assembly report recommended the maximum number of councillors, at 10, plus mayor = 11.

11 people would now represent 220,000 residents. That would roughly double the number of people represented per councillor.

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 3d

Our resolution was referred to UBCM Executive. It called on the Province to study the costs, benefits, and potential impacts of commercial rent control.

It is a complicated topic that requires thoughtful, evidence-based investigation. That can lead to good policy changes.

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 3d

The reason I’m often at odds with my local newspaper is because of oddities such as this.

The TC wrote an editorial on commercial rent control, citing a UBCM resolution from New West, but neglected to mention that its own city — Victoria! — passed a UBCM resolution on the same topic.

So bizarre.

UBCM resolution on commercial rent control

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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 4d

Couldn't agree more. This kind of predatory landlord behaviour needs to be curbed or we're going to lose our downtowns.

Editorial: Occupied commercial buildings need rent control

A Vancouver-based real estate firm, Upfield Capital Management, has purchased Oak Bay’s historic Bell Block building, and tripled the rent.

www.timescolonist.com

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 3d

Because the TC is the TC, they somehow missed that Victoria City Council had a UBCM resolution to study the costs, benefits, and impacts of commercial rent control.

But sure, focus on New West. 🤷‍♀️

www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...

Victoria sends housing resolutions to UBCM

The resolutions include calls for funding for the creation of co-operative and non-market housing, and more supportive housing and detox beds

www.timescolonist.com

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 4d

Masked goons arresting the media again today in fascist America. It makes me sick.

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 4d

Which is fine, but it does feel a bit disingenuous when it’s held up as a model of sustainable forestry. If you’re not cutting, it’s more of a preserve.

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