"Transportation Capital Program Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10025"

The District of Saanich is undertaking an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to obtain elector approval for "Transportation Capital Program Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10025" to authorize the District to borrow a sum not exceeding $3,100,000, repayable over a maximum of 15 years, to fund the construction of improvements to the transportation infrastructure, including Active Transportation programs such as sidewalk and cycling infrastructure installation, bike facilities and crosswalk installation, as well as street light replacement and sidewalk rehabilitation.

Under the AAP, Council may adopt Bylaw No. 10025 unless at least 10% of electors in the District of Saanich submit written opposition.  If fewer than 10% oppose, the bylaw will proceed to adoption.  This AAP applies to the entirety of the District of Saanich.  With 87,353 eligible electors in the District of Saanich, at least 8,735 valid Elector Response Forms must be returned to prevent adoption of the bylaw, without elector assent.