Sarah Beckett Memorial Run support

• Jesse Harris (Langford)Supports · 939 Klahani proposal
  Supports the 939 Klahani project as a fit for the community and urges council to approve the multigenerational family housing proposal.
• Wendy Hobbs (Luxon Road)Mixed · Housing and Sarah Beckett memorial
  Supports multigenerational housing and sewer flexibility, and criticizes council for failing to respectfully discuss Sarah Beckett's memorial motion.
• Lisa Foxall (Langford)Mixed · Sarah Beckett and park naming
  Supports recognition of Sarah Beckett, questions the RCMP building delay and council spending, and urges naming Winnie's Park instead of Tiny Town.
• Jason French (Langford)Supports · 939 Klahani proposal
  Supports the rezoning as a way to retain larger lots, add clustered density, protect ecosystems, and support managed growth.
• L Plomp (Langford)Supports · Sarah Beckett Run funding
  Urges council to make Sarah Beckett Run funding a permanent annual budget item in recognition of Sarah Beckett and the community.
• Sandy Seifert (Langford)Mixed · Parks naming, Sarah Beckett Run, and 939 Klahani
  Requests corrected minutes and a transparent parks-naming policy, supports annual Sarah Beckett Run funding and the Harris home, and favors Winnie's Park.

Notice to direct staff to add the Sarah Beckett Memorial Run to the Annual Community Events budget and to work with organizers.

• Corey Hobbs (Cole Road)Supports · Sarah Beckett Run
  Asks the community to keep comments positive and supportive of everyone involved in the Sarah Beckett Run.
• Wendy Hobbs (Luxton Road)Mixed · Sarah Beckett Run and policing
  Calls for empathy around the Sarah Beckett Run, better handling of its funding request, and adequate police staffing to keep residents safe.
• Patsy Hamilton (Langford)Concerned · 2024–2028 Financial Plan
  Questions travel reimbursements and budget priorities, while acknowledging that taxpayers share some responsibility for the city’s financial situation.
• Gabe Haythranthwaite (Pete Rhodes)Concerned · Bill 44 and rezoning
  Opposes waiving public hearings and urges council to consider infrastructure impacts, renter support, and public input in planning.
• Scipher (Langford)Opposes · Committee of the Whole resolutions
  Opposes the tax increase, arguing residents now subsidize development, and asks council to reconsider the budget and disclose staffing growth.
• Lisa Foxall (Langford)Opposes · Financial plan
  Opposes the tax increase, criticizing budget choices and calling for lower taxes, development fees, and YMCA financial reporting.
• Kay Robinson (Paige Apneo)Mixed · Community gardens and Financial Plan
  Supports community gardens and the tax increase despite concerns, and suggests expanding Glen Lake access as density grows.
• Bill Jameson (Rowles Crescent)Supports · Council and policing
  Supports council’s work and argues that tax increases will not resolve policing problems without changes to the justice system.
• A resident (Langford)Opposes · Property taxes
  Opposes the tax increase, saying the added cost could force participation in the food bank despite the community’s existing amenities.
• A residentConcerned · Property taxes and development
  Urges council to spread tax increases over several years, slow development until infrastructure catches up, and ensure growth pays for growth.
• Desmond James (Dornier Road)Supports · Five-year Financial Plan
  Supports using amenity funds for community amenities, especially sidewalks, while urging council to find other ways to reduce residents’ costs.