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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 18h

do you know what can go really fast and kill people? [cars]

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

More people filing out: what's your final thought? 30 seconds!

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

More people leaving the audience after 4th question. 5th is candidate's choice. "Is there something you hoped we asked that we didn't ask? Answer it now".

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

About 35 people get up and leave as climate question comes up. Q4: how would you balance housing density and development without losing habitant (I'm paraphrasing).

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Q3: Built infrastructure and taxes. "Oldest water and sewer infrastructure in CRD. Needs to protect residents from sea level rise. need to repair roads and offer low carbon transportation options. How would you address these challenges while managing tax loads on residents/businesses?

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Paterson on housing: essentially - lland costs a lot on the island, so does building/labour so there's really no way for us to build affordable housing.

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Question 1: Official Community Plan is long term vision dealing with growth land use. our OCP was approved in 12/2025 and includes location/form of density in OB. If you were to be elected, would you uphold OCP as it was approved why or why not?

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

First up: opening statements. Who are you and why are you running? Questions will be asked in random order after that. Timekeepers in the front row to keep us on track for the next 2ish hours. Random order for closing statements too "what do you want audience to leave with tonight"?

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Council Candidate David Gleeson is not attending tonight's forum. Moderator takes the mic.

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

looks like a full house here for the CAOB all-candidate forum at Oak Bay High. Heather Cochran opens with land acknowledgement and tests the mic.

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350 Canada @350canada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚨BREAKING: PM Carney just made it official: the proposed West Coast Pipeline, now called Pacific Link, is the first designated "Project of National Interest." This climate-wrecking project would be a disaster for our communities & our planet. Help us fight back: win.newmode.net/350org/ept #cdnpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're going to attempt another liveskeeting at tonight's Community Assn of Oak Bay candidate forum at OBH. Wish us luck!

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Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Imagine politicians announcing billions for better public transit to save people money and reduce fossil fuel pollution. Imagine politicians announcing billions for solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps, and transmission lines to connect it all. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

So many people standing up for what is right on #orangeshirtday on Lekwungen Territory (Victoria BC). #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That's a wrap, everyone. Organizers close by inviting folks to re-read the TRC Calls to Action and the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People Report annually. #yyjpoli #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Murdoch says he's proud of the foundational work that's been done, knows there is more ahead. Takes a dig at Holland's platform. Holland says his reconciliation platform will be released on NTRD tomorrow, asks us to "consider who has a vision" #yyjpoli #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Emphasis on relationships and the importance of reconciliation is the general theme of these closing statements - couldn't catch them all!

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Helme ends by thanking the incumbents for their work on truth & reconciliation over the last term, and Reconciliaction Oak Bay for organizing.

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Starkweather thanks everyone for attending, says it's unfortunate there are no Oak Bay events tomorrow. Will be at @capitalbike.ca Reconciliation Ride to the Powwow at Royal Athletic Park, invites people to reach out. #yyjpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sweeney is last to answer - my thumbs are falling behind, but she gives a thorough answer about cultural presence and welcoming practices.

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Starkweather talks about education, humility, demonstrating that we are a trustworthy partner. Braithwaite talks about making some progress, says we need to ask Indigenous people what would make OB feel more welcoming - so they feel they have a "genuine place in our community." #yyjpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Paterson takes the opportunity to welcome and name a friend and neighbour of Indigenous descent from Winnipeg. Doesn't say much else. #yyjpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Green: "It's harder for Oak Bay because we don't have near neighbours, for informal learning" (unclear to me if she means because we don't have a reserve area next to us? Many Songhees village sites are right here in Oak Bay...)

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Green says Oak Bay deserves some credit as being a welcoming community. Says Sno'uyutth Welcome Pole demonstrates that we are accepting and open. We should recruit Elders and volunteers to participate in Council and District events. #yyjpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Weller talking about Indigenous cultural visibility. As a linguist, she lifts up the importance of Indigenous languages - we can incorporate languages, history, and art into our community. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Moore talks about missed opportunities, that OB has only 2% of residents who identify as Indigenous. Lowest in CRD. Helme also talks census data - we should consider this, how to create a welcoming environment for urban Indigenous people. Agrees with Holland about dinners. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Murdoch talks about importance of weaving Indigenous culture and learning throughout civic spaces. Says community dinners should be a grassroots activity [note: Oak Bay doesn't have a neighbourhood house to host this, unlike other nearby neighbourhoods] #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Holland gets applause for talking about affordability as a reconciliation issue. Issue for who can afford to be here, young people and seniors alike (notes seniors are the fastest growing part of homeless population) #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Onto Q3 in supporting urban Indigenous community. Holland up first. More relationships with Indigenous orgs. Talks about the importance of welcoming, low cost options to build community. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sam Holland calls says we should talk about co-governance (vs Oak Bay deciding based on criteria). Role of municipal leaders in combatting misinformation, role for leaders to be educators, calls out provincial leaders about failing to combat misinformation on Cowichan decision. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Murdoch talks about a broader community consultation process after the initial lease. Always looking for economic partnership. "My duty is to represent the interests of residents and taxpayers," as well as consult with the First Nations. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Murdoch implies the slower than ideal pace of progress on reconciliation is due to availability of Indigenous leaders. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Murdoch asks for some audience response/applause after council candidates speak. "It can be nerve wracking to speak" #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Starkweather: Should be inclusive, educational space. Spewhung is a test of whether we believe the land acknowledgements we say about the relationship with the land continuing to this day. Unfortunate that marina water lease was severed from the holistic vision for the site. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Green talks about the importance of taking on this challenge, thanks OB staff for their work. One of most significant Lekwungen sites in OB. OB and Indigenous communities must continue to come together and build a shared vision. The site must remain accessible to the public. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Moore: Blames poor communication for community concerns about Spewhung future. Talks about importance of learning, same view on importance of shared prosperity and cultural presence mentioned by other candidates. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sweeney: Spewhung is an opportunity for Oak Bay to get reconciliation right. "Reconciliation is about bringing people together, not dividing them" but recent process has created division. Wants to see all options assessed openly. Engage in good faith, holding joint sessions with the Nations.

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Paterson talks about learning from elder Florence Dick. Says it's imperative that the Nation's should have access to the waters as a right, not a courtesy. But also aware that reshaping Spewhung requires significant funding - which OB doesn't have much of. Financial ramifications are significant.

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Helme talks about Spewhung as a "treasured District asset" important to both Indigenous Nations and local OB community. Need deep consultation, ideally results in mutually beneficial approach because it belongs to all of us. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Braithwaite gives us our first "but also." Reiterates the objectives already established by the District and the Nations. Says the Nations should be involved early. "Reconciliation doesn't mean we stop considering all our other responsibilities" (need to do both). #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Weller talks about how we need to define success together with the Nations, not just about finances. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On to a question about Spewhung (Oak Bay Marina). Gentleman in the crowd behind me continues to express skepticism about this whole conversation. 🙃 #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Starkweather talks about needing to be more proactive about reporting back to the community about Reconciliaction efforts. Need to show that reconciliation is embedded in our governance. We have far to go, many OB residents don't encounter Lekwungen language and culture currently; we can change that

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Braithwaite says OB now needs to put learning into practice, says she's appreciated being a liaison to Reconciliaction OB. "Reconciliation can't be just about one property", turning relationships into tangible action. Emphasis on listening. Cultural welcoming ceremony in 2015. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Moore talks about spreading good energy, the importance of Council leading the way. Also supports the reconciliation framework, speaker series educating both OB High students and the broader community. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"We must lead by example, we must stand up". Weller talks about City of Victoria developing their own calls to action. The importance of making sure the spaces we are inviting Indigenous people into are welcoming. "I want an Oak Bay that works for everyone, and reconciliation is part of that."

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"From the performative to the restorative" says Green. More support for recently developed OB reconciliation framework. So far everyone is essentially in agreement. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Karin Sweeney says reconciliation work is just good municipal governance. Would like to see more Indigenous partnership in local climate and urban forest work. Public reporting back, follow through on TRC calls to action. #yyj #bcpoli

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Oak Bay for All @oakbayforall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Paterson talks about urban reserve establishment in Winnipeg. Collaborative development, shared tourism projects. "For me it's about shared prosperity, not performance". #yyj #bcpoli

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