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Council Size Increase Bylaw No. 1086, 2022
Governing BylawNo. 1086Active
Council Size Increase Bylaw No. 1086, 2022Adopted 2022This bylaw, officially named "Council Size Increase Bylaw No. 1086, 2022," increases the size of the View Royal Town Council. Previously, the council likely had fewer members, but this bylaw adds two councillor positions. Going forward, the council will consist of a Mayor and six Councillors. This change will take effect for the next General Local Election, which was held on October 15, 2022. This means that citizens voting in that election would have been electing candidates to fill the newly expanded council.
First seen: February 15, 2022
Last seen: February 15, 2022
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February 15, 2022Council
Full RecordingCouncil Size Increase Bylaw No. 1086, 2022
"Councillor Mattson strongly criticized the adoption, arguing that residents were opposed and that a referendum should have been held. Mayor Screech retorted that the tone was inappropriate and that there was no clear definitive message against the change. Rogers and Mattson voted against adoption."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Council Size Increase Bylaw No. 1086, 2022 be adopted."
Moved by: Damian Kowalewich
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
David Screech
Gery Lemon
Damian Kowalewich