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Ministry-appointed advisor will review Oak Bay housing decisions

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon appointed an independent housing advisor to Oak Bay to review housing decisions and make recommendations for building homes.
Oak Bay built only 16 housing units, failing to meet its target of 56 units, while Saanich and Victoria exceeded their targets significantly.
The review will assess council decision-making and housing priorities from Jan. 30 to Mar. 28, conducted by James Ridge Consulting.
Mayor Murdoch expressed disappointment in the minister's tone and raised concerns over the advisor's potential influence on local bylaws.

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Ministry-appointed advisor will review Oak Bay housing decisions

The advisor will review council decision-making, staff processes and housing-related priorities in Oak Bay until Mar. 28

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B.C.'s Ministry of Housing appoints housing advisor to Oak Bay

The advisor will review council decision-making, staff processes and housing-related priorities in Oak Bay until Mar. 28

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Housing minister appoints special advisor in Oak Bay

B.C.’s housing minister has followed through with a threat to appoint a housing advisor in the District of Oak Bay. Ravi Kalhon said he wants the outside expert to review how Oak Bay staff permit housing projects, how council oversees their approval and how public land is used to develop much-needed affordable housing. “We hear from Oak Bay that they think they’re doing a great job; Sixteen new homes that they built last year,” said Kahlon. “The…

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