My partner and I plan to raise a family in Victoria, but every time we do the math, our dreams feel out of reach given how expensive this city is. I want this to be a city my kids and yours can grow up in, find a job in, and not be priced out by inflating costs.
- Build housing that people can actually afford by investing in co-op and non-profit housing. We need to speed up permitting times, allow for modular home building, and find spaces where land can be better used.
- Make everyday life more affordable by lowering recreation fees and expanding free transit.
- Lower your food costs through supporting local farmers and good food boxes
- Support free community spaces and events. As costs rise, people need free and low-cost spaces, and things to do. Libraries should be open seven days a week, and the city should invest in our community centres.
- Tackle property taxes. Victoria is paying more than our fair share. We need to fight for other municipalities to take on some of the costs in our region.
- Lower your energy bills by working to get more heat pumps and solar panels on buildings.