SPN UPDATE: See his post in full in red below, but according to a social media post by Councillor Rick Kasper, 28 such letters were distributed. Through the power of social media, a Sooke Memorial Dedication issue has come to … Continue reading →
A presentation by Ellen Lewers inspired some elected officials to vote for a motion to request a report from staff. Mrs. Lewers presented concerns to Council about a recent decision to licence a business “which is operating illegally on an … Continue reading →
The following delegation (public presentation to Council) was presented by Ellen Lewers on October 10, 2017. This presentation was received in print from Mrs. Lewers. Her verbal presentation may differ slightly, but the essence is the same. Again, SPN opted to remove … Continue reading →
Disclaimer: Please note the following article purposefully does not identify the business owner. Names are also purposefully avoided, though titles are provided. We are more interested in municipal practices, which in this case appear to be ad hoc, undisciplined, and … Continue reading →
–SPN News At yesterday’s Regular Council meeting, the annual Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) was released. This document is available at the District’s website. As introduced at the meeting, these numbers are factual and indisputable. So, without any input from the … Continue reading →
On the December 12 Council Meeting, staff abruptly got up and stepped out of Council Chambers when local resident Gail Hall presented her critical input at a Public Hearing, regarding Bylaw 658, modifications to the Financial Plan. (Watch the queued video … Continue reading →
Absent: Bev Berger and Rick Kasper. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, November 14, 2016 2225 Otter Point Rd. 6:00 p.m.: Call to order, motion to close the meeting to the public (in-camera) Motion to close the meeting to the public … Continue reading →
At the October 24 Council Meeting, there were objections from both the public (Mr. Mark Whiteson) and Council (Councillor Brenda Parkinson) regarding the recommended hiring of Mr. Joseph as the Corporate Officer for the District of Sooke. In all cases, … Continue reading →
–Britt Santowski, SPN Yesterday, the local weekly print paper published an article in which was written “Bullying, especially the online kind, has plagued the council and district staff for months.” In their closing, they belaboured this sorrowful point. If by “bullying” the print paper … Continue reading →
A few days ago, the editor of Sooke’s weekly print paper published an article stating the Sooke’s CAO was harassed at her home on the evening of August 10, 2016. “Angry group confronts Sooke CAO at home,” read the August 31 headline, which … Continue reading →
