Top 10 Civic Political Stories of 2024
Have your say to help select the "Top 10" most noteworthy stories of the year
Which of the following issues would you rank as the most noteworthy in 2024? (please select up to 5 choices)
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Columbia Square redevelopment (up to 8 towers at 53 stories each)
Closure of Front Street for nine months
Record property tax increase of 8%
Mayor Patrick Johnstone breaks the law (Code of Conduct Review re trip to Dubai)
$150 surcharge to NW taxpayers re Metro Vancouver Wastewater Treatment Plant
Attempt to build a $650,000 public toilet in front of the InterUrban building on Columbia St. - then a flip flop reversal by Council
Arbitrary decision to install a LimeBike station in front of Queen's Park Meat and Deli
Over 1200 people sign a petition for safety upgrades to 2nd and 6th Street
The NWP's Kathleen Carlsen defeats the CF 'machine' in historic by-election
$500,000 committed by City Council for rebranding to remove the crown off our logo
Council approves $500,000 to in part build a new Insect Hotel and Mushroom Wall in Queen's Park
təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre grand opening
Attempt to limit councillors to a maximum of 5 motions per year fails to get support
6th Ave finally gets repaved
Bosa Towers on Fraser River finally open after 7 years
Long-time small businesses close (Paddlewheeler, The Hub, Unionjack)
Temporary homeless shelter gets permit renewed for another 3 years
55 units of supportive housing on Agnes/6th Street still not constructed
Funding for 'free' school bus from Queensborough approved by the Province (but parents still have to pay a fee)
NWP motion to develop a new Lobbyist Registry garners unanimous approval
Council approves motion to spend up to $80,000 to join a class action lawsuit to 'sue big oil'
City-owned BridgeNet loses $670K again this year
Attempts to temporarily remove the 'Made in New West" 3.5% Climate Action Tax on electricity bill fails at council
61% increase in sewer fees for New West ratepayers the next 5 years
Mayor Johnstone quits as Chair of Police Board
Mayor Johnstone steps away from Metro Vancouver Board of Directors
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