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The Village Initiative Support
First seen: April 7, 2026
Last seen: April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026Council
Full RecordingThe Village Initiative 2026-2028 Request for Funding
Council discussed but ultimately declined to fund a new coordinator position for a youth mental health initiative.
"Councillor Brown supported the motion, arguing it would reduce duplication of services and improve youth support. Councillor Mattson and Rogers opposed, stating that such services are the responsibility of the Province or Island Health, and expressed concern about committing future councils to multi-year funding."
Formal MotionFailed
"THAT Committee recommend to Council that staff execute a MOU with The Village Initiative to fund a Coordinator position and include in the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw the requested funding of $11,603 per year in the General Operating budget for the years 2026-2028 inclusive, funded from Casino reserve."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
John Rogers
Alison MacKenzie
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the report dated April 8, 2026 from the Director of Finance titled 'The Village Initiative Request for Funding' be received for information."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
John Rogers
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
April 7, 2026Council
Full RecordingCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Discussion of a funding request to support youth mental health services.
"The Village Initiative requested a $1 per capita funding contribution for a West Shore youth coordinator. Councillor Brown spoke strongly in favor, citing the importance of youth mental health. Councillor Mattson expressed concerns about prioritizing this over other municipal responsibilities and questioned the direct benefit to View Royal residents."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the letter from The Village Initiative be tabled to the next meeting for more information."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
Don Brown
Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
John Rogers