B.C. local governments face ‘unprecedented issues’, ‘extreme toxicity in public life’
Extreme climate change. The housing squeeze. Health care shortages. The collapse of the forest sector.
“It has been a period of unusual stress for everyone, who served in local government, both elected officials and staff,” Laurey-Anne Roodenburg said this morning during the 2022 UBCM convention in Whistler. “Local governments have been steadfast as we have responded to all of these issues and have continued to do our day-to-day business.”
Roodenburg also prepared delegates for the prospect of the province taking a more interventionist role in housing. Meanwhile, Roodenburg praised recent government initiatives to help municipalities deal with extreme climate change.
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