Sep 15, 20233 minReflectionsThe Place of BelongingAbbie Hoffman of the famous Chicago Seven said, “democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but it’s...
Sep 12, 20231 minIn the News(Article) Rob Munro: Developer sues City of Kelowna for stalled controversial downtown highrise"After spending more than $10 million trying to develop city-owned land in downtown Kelowna, a developer is suing the city for putting...
Aug 17, 20231 minIn the News(Article) CBC News: Developer behind paid supporters at public hearing threatens legal action after Kelowna council pulls permit"A developer is threatening legal action against the City of Kelowna after council revoked a variance permit for a 25-storey tower in the...
Jul 18, 20233 minReflectionsFrom Whitney Houston to Young Civic Innovators: Inspiring Change in Public HearingsWhitney Houston might have had an apt solution for renovating the public hearing process when she sang: “I believe that children are our...
Jul 12, 20230 minIn the News(Post) Justin McElroy: Sign of the times: Vancouver council will vote today to eliminate a rule that requires them to announce things like public hearings in a newspaper
Jul 6, 20231 minIn the News(Article) Dan Fumano: Critics say public hearings on development proposals in B.C. are often unfairIn June 2023, Renovate the Public Hearing Director Amina Yasin was interviewed by Dan Fumano for the Vancouver Sun to talk about the...