Public opposition to Bylaw Enforcement Notification Bylaw over affordable housing concerns

governance · 2019-06-06 · Islands Trust meeting

At the June 6, 2019 Islands Trust meeting, public comments expressed apprehension and opposition to the BEN bylaw, particularly regarding its potential impact on affordable housing and community cohesion. Speakers urged delay of bylaw approval until further community consultation and review of related bylaws.

Sources

• “The Town Hall was led off by former trustee, David Graham who urged the LTC to delay bylaw approval... Ron Sakolsky then spoke to the affordability issue... Erika Bland seconded the doubts... Several others stated that they were representing groups who could not come because of their work.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 20th, 2019 (June 20th, 2019)

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