Comox Valley provincial election candidates answer questions about housing as we enter the final stretch of the campaign period.
Between Sept. 6 and Sept. 24, 2024, Comox Valley community members identified the top issues they are concerned about this election cycle. Of the Comox Valley responses, 70 per cent want to know what candidates are doing about homelessness and 66 per cent want to know the candidates’ plans to address the housing crisis. housing strategy focuses on building more homes and speeding up rezoning and building permits. John Rustad is touting a $1,500 rebate beginning in 2026 for renters and owners.
Hedican is running on a platform of a government regulated drug supply after losing his son and nephew to the toxic drug crisis. His website states that he is calling for a legal, government regulated drug system and that the revenues from legalization could go into supports, which include housing. Homes are for people, not for turning artificially inflated profits. That’s why we are expanding our speculation tax and clamping down on home flipping which leaves potential homebuyers out in the cold. Both of these actions would be cancelled by John Rustad.Encourage municipalities to get more market rental housing built with an infrastructure fund tied to housing starts — waiving provincial property taxes for new purpose-built housing projects.
We have secured 88 housing units for women and children as well as gender diverse people fleeing violence.The provincial purchase of the Super 8 Hotel providing 67 units with on-site support.
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