Interviews with Hugh Kruzel

Hugh Kruzel is the final candidate interview for Victoria Votes. Stay tuned for some posts about the issue leading up to the election! If there's something you think we should talk about in the next week, let us know in the comments.

Victoria Votes: What can we accomplish over the next year?

Realistically, I am not certain anyone would be able to advance a personal platform in one year. Beyond the Big Blue question there are many impediments to being an advocate for change. Still, I would try to push for a downtown farmers market and more covered and secure cycling parking. Third on my list is conversion of Government Street to a pedestrian only zone.

V V: What is one thing that everyone should know about you?

Serving on the Downtown Residents' Association, committees, and advisory boards has brought me in contact with fellow citizens, developers, heritage, and planners; all told this means I have good understanding of the direction we can take Victoria. I walk and bike everywhere and practice Yoga at the YMCA and along Fort... in my neighbourhood.

V V: Is there any issue you want to talk about, and what are your thoughts about it?

I live in Victoria. Ask all candiates what municiaplity they pay taxes to on their residence. If you live in Saanich I guarantee you will not have Victoria first on your mind. Our kids went to Central Middle and go to Vic High. We shop, walk, and play in Victoria. Victoria is our home.

Read the full text of Hugh Kruzel's interview with Monday Magasine here


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