The Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly (VSCA) on Municipal Amalgamation is underway. Forty-eight randomly selected residents of Saanich and Victoria are representing residents of these municipalities on the Assembly, which is tasked with exploring the costs, benefits and disadvantages of amalgamation between the two municipalities and issuing a report to their councils.
Much like a jury or task force, the deliberations of a Citizens’ Assembly are generally confidential and closed to the public. However, there are several ways for the public to get involved:
➡️ Register for one of the Public Meetings (Feb 25 and 27): learn about the assembly and the Technical Study Report, provide your perspective on the issues, and learn what your fellow residents think.
➡️ Make a Public Submission to the Assembly: provide your perspective on the question of amalgamation or raise an issue you would like the Assembly to consider.
➡️ Read about the Technical Study Report, which will be released to the public on February 10 and present a side-by-side technical comparison of the two municipalities.
➡️ Sign up for Assembly Updates: receive copies of reports, presentations, meeting summaries, and other resources, so you can follow the Assembly’s work.
Learn more at victoriasaanich.ca.
MASS LBP is running the Victoria Saanich Citizens’ Assembly at arm’s-length from both municipalities to safeguard the independence of the process. All comments and questions related to the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly should be directed to info@victoriasaanich.ca or via phone at 1-833-319-1901.