Victoria Votes sent some questions to the remaining candidates on our interview list via email so as to get as much information as quickly as possible leading up to the election. It would have been great to do in person interviews with everyone, but alas the universe conspired against that. Enjoy our answers from Susan Woods, as usual the Monday Magazine link is posted at the bottom, but unfortunately Ms. Woods was unavailable for the B Channel News interview series, so there will be no video post at the end.
Victoria Votes: What can we accomplish over the next year?
Susan Woods: Our property taxes have doubled in ten years and we see huge payouts and salaries at City Hall. I will pursue a 'value-for-money audit' to ensure the level of services residents and business owners receive is good value for dollars spent. Also, taxpayers said no to sewage treatment in the 90s - so I will lobby to put a stop to this unneeded and unwanted billion dollar project.
V V: What is one thing that everyone should know about you?
S W: I'm not associated with any political party, and I'll bring the same skills that I learned in journalism to politics. Investigation, listening to people, asking tough questions, and seeking the truth.
V V: Talk about an issue.
S W: I'd like to see a further review of all options regarding the Blue Bridge and explore how refurbishment could be achieved while ensuring access across the bridge at all times. I'm concerned that no funding is coming from any other municipalities and the design excludes rail which is imperative as a future link for commuter rail to downtown transit.
I also think we need mandatory term limits for Council members to keep the political process fresh and responsive.When council service becomes a "career" we end up with bureaucrats, not community representatives. I think 3 terms (9 yrs) is a sufficient period to takes one's ideas and goals forward, and then be expected to step aside to make room for new voices and new energy.
Read the full text of Susan Woods' interview with Monday Magazine here
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