Oaklands needs more housing choices guided by thoughtful growth and respect for its neighbourhoods. This leading principle should include transparent zoning and permitting decisions where proposals to increase density are matched with existing infrastructure, parks, transit and services.
Our Oaklands, Our Victoria is a non-ideological grassroots movement focused on how Victoria City Council makes decisions that shape our neighbourhood.
We are not endorsed or supported by political parties, unions or special-interest groups. We support more housing and a growing city, but we believe residents deserve honest information, meaningful consultation and planning that works in the real world.
A council vote can change building height, density, setbacks, traffic, parking, tree protection and the demand placed on neighbourhood services.
Good growth is possible. It requires clear rules, transparent trade-offs and infrastructure planning before approvals are granted, not after residents are already living with the consequences.
Oaklands can welcome new homes while protecting what makes the area work. That means concentrating growth where services can support it, creating sensible transitions and giving residents clear information before permitting and zoning decisions towards higher growth are made.
Show residents the full proposal, the trade-offs and the reasons behind decisions.
Engage residents early, before the preferred outcome has already been chosen.
Match growth with water, sewer, roads, transit, parks, schools and emergency access.
Support more homes with sensible height, massing, setbacks and transitions.
Protect mature trees, parks and usable public space as the neighbourhood grows.
Use credible assumptions and address the impacts on local streets and access.
Make public commitments measurable, enforceable and visible after approval.
If you believe Victoria needs a change from how the city has been run over the past four years, this election is your opportunity to make that change happen.
We are concerned about how the majority of Victoria City Council (commonly known as the Gang of Five) has made decisions. Their decisions are undemocratic in process and are not only ineffective, but harmful in outcomes. They have had negative impacts on our city, our neighbourhood and the well-being of our residents.
We are committed to a change in City Council by replacing the Gang of Five with councillors who:
We review candidates based on municipal issues: neighbourhood consultation, housing and zoning, infrastructure, transparency, public safety, responsible management and respect for residents. We may not agree with every candidate on every issue.
Learn about the candidates, and make your choices strategically:
Our support is based on local issues and the individual candidate, not a provincial political-party banner or ideology.
Learn about the candidates, vote only for the people you support, and make your choices strategically.
A longtime Victoria resident and community-sector leader focused on accountable City Hall, responsible use of public resources, housing, public safety and stronger neighbourhood voice.
Visit campaign websiteWendy is a community advocate and business strategist who is running for a City Hall that listens, makes transparent decisions, and focuses on public safety, livability, affordability, and public trust.
Visit campaign websiteA Victoria-born downtown small business owner focused on rebuilding safety, restoring accountability and bringing practical leadership back to City Hall.
Visit campaign websiteA current Victoria councillor with extensive neighbourhood-association experience, focused on safe streets, liveable neighbourhoods, respect for taxpayers and transparent governance.
Visit campaign websiteA Victoria councillor since 2022, lawyer by training and community volunteer focused on public safety, affordable taxes and housing that works for Victoria.
Visit campaign websiteA law professor and former international construction and projects lawyer focused on public-interest decision-making, accountability, infrastructure and public safety.
Visit campaign websiteAn independent Victoria City Council candidate focused on balance, affordability, public safety, a strong local economy and an open, transparent City Hall.
Visit campaign websiteA Victoria council candidate focused on restoring public trust, listening to residents, protecting neighbourhoods and improving planning, affordability and public safety.
Visit campaign websiteWe encourage every voter to review each candidate's full platform before casting a ballot.
For much of this council term, five councillors have become widely known as the “Gang of Five”: Jeremy Caradonna, Matt Dell, Susan Kim, Krista Loughton and Dave Thompson. Whatever your politics, five votes on a nine-member council can decide the direction of the city.
This group adopted city bylaws for the explicit purpose of encouraging housing developments to have size and density far greater than the mandate required by the province.
Our concern is not the nickname. It is the concentration of voting power and the results residents have experienced.
Major decisions should be open to scrutiny, with clear responsibility for outcomes.
Residents should be meaningfully heard before major changes are treated as a done deal.
Compassion and public safety must work together. Residents, families and businesses deserve both.
Taxpayer-funded programs and grants should have transparent oversight, measurable results and follow-through.
City bylaws, permits and policies should be applied consistently and explained clearly when exceptions are made.
This is an issues-based campaign focused on how Victoria is governed, how decisions affect neighbourhoods and whether residents want a different balance at City Hall in 2026.
Voting information should be easy to find. The City of Victoria now has the 2026 voting dates, locations, mail-ballot information, accessibility options and ID requirements online.
Need help getting to a voting place or finding the right official information? Email us and we will help you locate the City’s voting information.
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