If Tofino only had four councillors, like Ucluelet, instead of six, then Dorothy and Duncan would both be gone. Get your chequebooks out, this is going to become the most expensive election you ever voted in.
I honestly thought Jarmo would have received more votes. I didn't think he'd come close to winning at all, but thought he'd get more than he did. Don't get me wrong, I voted for Josie, but seemed (on this blog at least) that he was gaining support.
10:06---- Something WILL change at city hall. Everyone's paycheque will become larger, there will be even more of them, and Josie will be reaching into YOUR pocket for the money to cover it all.
I disagree, I think with three new faces on Council, things will improve for the better. It is interesting that the newcomers, topped the polls. I believe that finally the lack of affordable housing will become a priority.
I had thought that there were more than 10% of the people in Tofino who were interested in exploring alternate solutions. Given the result as shown on the election machine print out last night, this is not case. This is a landslide victory and a very powerful mandate to continue with more of what we have had, which has included items like,
1. taking on $15,000,000 community mortgage with its associated tax increase and associated operation costs for every property owner. 2. the sale of non-existent parking in the form of in-lieu-of parking permits. 3. building low cost housing in a place and form which is not low cost. 4. An unclear development approval process which has taken months or even years to pass through. 5. An administration budget which is well in excess of $3,000,000 annually. 6. Building sidewalks and bike-lanes in place of parking places. 7. others.
This vote however is the voice of our community and I will live by the processes and pay the taxes as they become timely and due.
I am appalled by the ridiculously low numbers for Jarmo, all the years about draining the swamp and the absolutely crazy way the tiny town of Tofino runs...... bloated DOT staff....
The real crime here is the population of Tofino with the destruction of such a picturesque place. Tofino was a lot better when it was an unpaved road to long beach and you could camp anywhere in the park...
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If Tofino only had four councillors, like Ucluelet, instead of six, then Dorothy and Duncan would both be gone.
Get your chequebooks out, this is going to become the most expensive election you ever voted in.
I honestly thought Jarmo would have received more votes. I didn't think he'd come close to winning at all, but thought he'd get more than he did.
Don't get me wrong, I voted for Josie, but seemed (on this blog at least) that he was gaining support.
Don't expect anything to change at city hall.
10:06---- Something WILL change at city hall. Everyone's paycheque will become larger, there will be even more of them, and Josie will be reaching into YOUR pocket for the money to cover it all.
10;06 Couldn't agree more. No change at city hall. Just more of the same.
I disagree, I think with three new faces on Council, things will improve for the better. It is interesting that the newcomers, topped the polls. I believe that finally the lack of affordable housing will become a priority.
Message from Jarmo Venalainen
I had thought that there were more than 10% of the people in Tofino who were interested in exploring alternate solutions. Given the result as shown on the election machine print out last night, this is not case. This is a landslide victory and a very powerful mandate to continue with more of what we have had, which has included items like,
1. taking on $15,000,000 community mortgage with its associated tax increase and associated operation costs for every property owner.
2. the sale of non-existent parking in the form of in-lieu-of parking permits.
3. building low cost housing in a place and form which is not low cost.
4. An unclear development approval process which has taken months or even years to pass through.
5. An administration budget which is well in excess of $3,000,000 annually.
6. Building sidewalks and bike-lanes in place of parking places.
7. others.
This vote however is the voice of our community and I will live by the processes and pay the taxes as they become timely and due.
I congratulate the winners.
Jarmo Venalainen
Mayoral Candidate, Tofino, 2018
Ralph, how many people read this blog?
I am appalled by the ridiculously low numbers for Jarmo, all the years about draining the swamp and the absolutely crazy way the tiny town of Tofino runs...... bloated DOT staff....
The real crime here is the population of Tofino with the destruction of such a picturesque place. Tofino was a lot better when it was an unpaved road to long beach and you could camp anywhere in the park...
It has had 340 page views so far today.
https://www.westerlynews.ca/news/tofino-council-approves-pay-increase/
Mayor and councillors vote themselves a pay increase.
Mayor and councillors all get re-elected.
Coincidence, right?
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