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Local elections campaign Bills 20 and 21 a DISASTER for DEMOCRACY in Vancouver: Election cycle extended from 3 years to 4 years immediately, with no significant change to campaign financing

Posted on March 27, 2014 by admin

Today NSV issued a media release on Local Elections Campaign Finance Act (Bill 20) and the Local Elections Statutes Amendments Act 2014 (Bill 21), both tabled in the BC legislature yesterday, March 26, 2014 . The full text of the document … Continue reading →

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NSV letter to Council opposing Temporary Sales Office as Conditional Use in RS and RT (Residential) Zoning Districts

Posted on March 14, 2014 by admin

Download PDF: NSV-Amendment to RS-RT Zones-March 14-2014 March 14, 2014 Mayor Robertson and Councillors City of Vancouver 453 West 12 Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1V4 Dear Mayor Robertson and Councillors, Re: Public Hearing –  Amendments to Permit Temporary Sales Office as … Continue reading →

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NSV writes City Council on Downtown Eastside Local Area Plan, March 12, 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by admin

March 11, 2014 Mayor Robertson and Councillors City of Vancouver 453 West 12 Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1V4 Dear Mayor Robertson and Councillors, Re: Downtown Eastside Local Area Plan – March 12, 2014 Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver (NSV) is … Continue reading →

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NSV opposes Oakridge Centre rezoning in letter to Council

Posted on March 9, 2014 by admin

NSV has urged Vancouver City Council not to proceed with the Oakridge Centre rezoning as proposed. The full text of NSV’s letter to Council is reproduced below. March 9, 2014 Mayor Robertson and Councillors City of Vancouver 453 West 12 … Continue reading →

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Campaign Finance Reform media release and written submission to the Provincial Government

Posted on February 1, 2014 by admin

NSV issued a media release on Campaign Finance Reform and also submitted a written submission to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development on January 31, 2014. The full text of both documents is reproduced below and the documents … Continue reading →

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NSV urges Council to refer West End zoning changes back for further work and meaningful involvement with the West End community

Posted on January 23, 2014 by admin

NSV has urged Council to refer the West End zoning changes back for further work and meaningful involvement with the West End community. The full text of NSV’s letter to Council is reproduced below. The letter is also available in … Continue reading →

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Response to Provincial Government on Municipal Campaign Finance Reform Motion

Posted on January 20, 2014 by admin

(Vancouver, January 20, 2014) Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver today submitted a letter concerning the Municipal Campaign Finance Reform Motion on Notice at Vancouver City Hall. This motion will be introduced on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. NSV calls for deeper … Continue reading →

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NSV aiming to be catalyst for broad electoral cooperation in 2014

Posted on December 1, 2013 by admin

(Vancouver, November 27, 2013)  NSV’s current aim is to be a catalyst for broad electoral cooperation in 2014, to restore real democracy and public accountability at Vancouver city hall.   NSV is guided by a set of basic principles that we … Continue reading →

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NSV statement on preparations for 2014 civic election

Posted on November 18, 2013 by admin

NSV will be running and/or endorsing candidates for Council, Mayor, Parks Board, and School Board. The composition of the NSV slates has not yet been determined. NSV is also looking into the potential for electoral cooperation with other organizations that support … Continue reading →

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NSV says BC’s local government election reforms conceal a “Trojan Horse” that will weaken democracy

Posted on October 23, 2013 by admin

Download RELEASE MEDIA_NSV_election finance reform public comment_23-Oct-2013-WEB Download SUBMISSION NSV_submission_election finance reform_23-Oct-2013-Final MEDIA RELEASE NSV says local government election “reforms” conceal a Trojan Horse that will weaken democracy, and calls for deeper and quicker reforms, retention of 3-year election cycle (Vancouver, October … Continue reading →

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