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MattersCommunityFirst seen Nov 7, 2023Last discussed Oct 21, 2024

Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine funding

Approved

A $5,000 contribution to Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine was included in the 2025 budget. The funding supports the organization’s work, though the history does not specify how it will be used.

Where it stands: $5,000 allocation approved for the 2025 budget Oct 21, 2024.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Aug 19, 2024

    Ukraine friendship city support

    The city is exploring a Friendship City relationship with a Ukrainian municipality, working with West Shore communities and Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine. Staff were also asked to consider $5,000 in annual support through the city budget.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. October 21, 2024· Council

    $5,000 contribution approved for Ukraine support group

    Council approved providing $5,000 to Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine in the 2025 budget.

    Decision: Approved a $5,000 allocation to Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine in the 2025 budget.

    Passed 5–2· Against: Colby Harder, Keith Yacucha

  2. November 7, 2023·Public comment
    • Lisa FoxballMixed · Reserve funds and Ukraine support
      Requests public consultation on reserve spending and later supports Ukraine aid, defending humanitarian volunteers against claims of political self-promotion.
    • Devin Dignam (Reunion Avenue)Concerned · Ukraine support update
      Questions whether Ukraine aid is appropriate municipal spending and urges safeguards against funding political promotion or selectively responding to international crises.
    • Dee Stroud (Janine Drive)Mixed · Accessibility committee and Ukraine support
      Supports accessibility representation by people affected by disability and opposes municipal funding for Ukraine, favoring local housing and support instead.
    • Kim Robinson (Page Avenue)Mixed · Accessibility committee and Ukraine support
      Calls for disabled residents’ participation in accessibility planning and further discussion of funds, favoring local parks and infrastructure over Ukraine aid.
    • Sandy SeifertSupports · Ukraine support update
      Supports contributing $5,000 to Ukraine, describing the donation as a worthwhile continuation of Langford’s global initiatives.
    • Chris Foxwell (Players Drive)Supports · Ukraine support update
      Supports the $5,000 Ukraine donation as a modest contribution alongside substantial community volunteer efforts.