Episode 16: Costly logo rebranding, infrastructure deficit grows, designating vegetation as heritage, and 14% property tax hikes

Join special guest New West Councillor Paul Minhas for a special Feb 26th City Council roundup discussion. We start the podcast off with our popular Bell or Buzzer game including a discussion on what’s been happening to some iconic local small businesses.

Other topics include a 14% property tax hike over two years; using the Heritage Revitalization Agreement process to protect a non-native tree planted in the 1960s; growing controversy regarding recent appointments to city committees; why an amendment to support additional mental health, drug treatment and rehab failed; a crime and safety report gets submitted to council; our infrastructure deficit grows and much, much more!

You’ll want to listen to this latest Council roundup which expands and provides insights into the items raised and debated at New West City Council. You can download this podcast on all major platforms.

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Episode 15: Exclusive interview with Delta City Councillor Dylan Kruger

On this episode of For the Record, I chat with popular Delta City Councillor Dylan Kruger. Dylan was first elected to Council in 2018 and has made a big impression in his community. We cover a number of interesting topics including trucks smashing into overpasses, housing shortages and flood protection in both Delta and New Westminster. Dylan also touches upon the challenges of getting younger people engaged and elected to municipal councils across our province.

What would our podcast be without a distinctly New West themed edition of Bell or Buzzer. Dylan didn’t need to call a friend, but you’ll have to tune in to find out how me made out! Put in your earbuds, crank up the sound in your car…and get ready for a great discussion with Councillor Kruger.

You can download For the Record on all major platforms including Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon and Apple Podcasts.

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Episode 14: A visit to PoCo that never happened & a whopping 8% property tax hike

Special guest Councillor Paul Minhas joins the podcast to review the most recent New Westminster Council meeting which took place on Feb 5th. The meeting was cut short due to a disruption in the Chamber, but not before Council got to conduct some important business.

In this podcast we discuss why a simple motion to visit PoCo and learn how they can increase services while keeping their taxes low – got defeated.

The discussion also focused on the important need for local resident associations to have the funds they need to operate within our various neighbourhoods.

We also play a special “PoCo-themed” extended version of Bell or Buzzer. IMO it’s the best edition of BoB so far and you’ll want to listen through to the end to find out how Councillor Minhas fared. One question definitely had him stumped!

Our discussion also touches upon some upcoming events focused on childcare, organized sport and the 2nd Annual NWP Spring Fundraiser. Be sure to listen, share and encourage others to do the same.

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