Author: corey.burger

Thank you!

Well, the race is done. 7th, up from 9th last time. I am content, but saddened I didn’t get elected. I want to thank everybody who voted for me, donated, volunteered, or otherwise supported me. It just isn’t possible without all of you. I am humbled by all the support I did receive.

But as I said to Michelle Kirby a few days before the election, win or lose, the sun will rise Sunday morning (Today is a little cloudy, however) and we will go back to work doing the great things we both do in the community. I am very happy that she is now lucky enough to be able to do that work at the council table, and I will continue to do good works with the Community Association, the Community Initiatives Committee with active transportation, with Rotary, and others.

Yours,

Corey

A question from L Fehr

This comment was left on my main page, so I thought I would answer it here:

Hello

I would really like you to respond either “yes” or “no” to this question, as it is one of the most important considerations, to me, when deciding who to vote for.

Are you in favour of legalising secondary suites in Oak Bay?

Thank you.

My answer is yes. Why? Because I believe that legalizing secondary suites is acknowledging a fact that already exists, I believe it can help protect the streetscape and heritage homes, and any small issues can dealt with via bylaws and enforcement.

Notes from the second All Candidates meeting

The Community Association of Oak Bay and the North Henderson Resi9dents Association jointly hosted the second and final all candidates meeting here in Oak Bay. Again, I took notes but I know I missed a few questions:

  • Oak bay lodge
  • Bowker creek
  • 4 story limit
  • Amalgamation
  • Oak Bay lodge delay
  • Source of campaign funds, specifically developers
  • Secondary suites
  • Communication
  • Secondary suites committee
  • Role of council
  • Coordination of municipalities
  • Oak Bay lodge parking
  • Deer

 

Advance polling tomorrow and next Wednesday

Oak Bay is holding its advance polling tomorrow (November 9th) and next Wednesday, November 16th, at Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue. Both days the polls run from 8pm to 8pm. Unlike in some past years, you don’t need a reason to vote in the advance poll.

Below is some information if you are not registered: (The list comes from the 2009 Provincial Election)

RESIDENT ELECTORS WHO ARE NOT ON VOTERS LIST
In order for a person who has not previously registered as a resident elector to register
as an elector at the time of voting, it will be necessary for that person to produce at
least 2 documents that provide evidence of their identity and place of residence, at
least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature, or provide 2 documents that
provide evidence of their identify, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s
signature, and make a solemn declaration as to their place of residence within the
meaning of Section 52 of the Local Government Act.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS WHO ARE NOT ON VOTERS LIST
Persons wishing to register as a non-resident property elector on advance voting day
may apply to do so by producing at least 2 documents that provide evidence of their
identity, at least one of which must contain the applicant’s signature. Special
conditions apply to the registration of a non-resident property elector. Please contact
the Chief Election Officer for further information in this regard at 250-598-3311.