Zac de Vries
@zacdevries.bsky.social
Saanich Councillor, CRD Director, and Chair of the Capital Region Housing Corporation. Opinions are my own.
We elect an executive each year that meets throughout the year.
That being said I think the president amor executive should have their signature at the bottom so we know who okayed this!
That being said I think the president amor executive should have their signature at the bottom so we know who okayed this!
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
We elect an executive each year that meets throughout the year.
That being said I think the president amor executive should have their signature at the bottom so we know who okayed this!
That being said I think the president amor executive should have their signature at the bottom so we know who okayed this!
Congratulations to @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social on being re-turned to the Vice-Chair position at the CRHC for a 3rd year.
It has been great working with you to push the dial on one of the most important issues facing our communities and region!
It has been great working with you to push the dial on one of the most important issues facing our communities and region!
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations to @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social on being re-turned to the Vice-Chair position at the CRHC for a 3rd year.
It has been great working with you to push the dial on one of the most important issues facing our communities and region!
It has been great working with you to push the dial on one of the most important issues facing our communities and region!
The short answer to whether there are easy to cut or delay board directed initiatives is no.
Most budget increases come from the cost of core service delivery.
Most budget increases come from the cost of core service delivery.
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The short answer to whether there are easy to cut or delay board directed initiatives is no.
Most budget increases come from the cost of core service delivery.
Most budget increases come from the cost of core service delivery.
See the breakdown on the projected requisition increase for your community in Column D
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
See the breakdown on the projected requisition increase for your community in Column D
An area of concern, and future budget pressure, is the drawing down on CRD reserve funds.
It is wise that there are annual transfers to reserves and the CRD has used debt strategically to smooth out costs for taxpayers.
Transfers to reserves need to be increased going forward.
It is wise that there are annual transfers to reserves and the CRD has used debt strategically to smooth out costs for taxpayers.
Transfers to reserves need to be increased going forward.
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
An area of concern, and future budget pressure, is the drawing down on CRD reserve funds.
It is wise that there are annual transfers to reserves and the CRD has used debt strategically to smooth out costs for taxpayers.
Transfers to reserves need to be increased going forward.
It is wise that there are annual transfers to reserves and the CRD has used debt strategically to smooth out costs for taxpayers.
Transfers to reserves need to be increased going forward.
CRD staff, based on board direction, looked to reduce the increase this year from potential double digits down to 6.3%, 4.7% if you exclude municipal debt (which is owned by each individual local government but flows through the CRD).
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
CRD staff, based on board direction, looked to reduce the increase this year from potential double digits down to 6.3%, 4.7% if you exclude municipal debt (which is owned by each individual local government but flows through the CRD).
Transportation is also a large line item, but is most often number 2. There’s some exceptions to this, especially if someone Rents a single room in a shared house.
Transportation is also a significant opportunity to address coat of living!
Transportation is also a significant opportunity to address coat of living!
October 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Transportation is also a large line item, but is most often number 2. There’s some exceptions to this, especially if someone Rents a single room in a shared house.
Transportation is also a significant opportunity to address coat of living!
Transportation is also a significant opportunity to address coat of living!
Valid point here!
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Valid point here!