Victoria City Council Decisions

Community Voices Matter gives residents of Victoria, British Columbia, a way to share their views on decisions made by Victoria City Council and to see how other residents feel about those decisions.

Each survey takes only a few minutes. You’ll receive a short overview of one Council decision, answer a handful of questions, and then see how other residents responded and how councillors voted.

Registration is free. Your individual responses remain confidential: they are never published, shared with others, or attributed to you. Survey results are reported only as combined totals.

How it works

  1. Read the background.

    Each survey begins with a clear summary of one Council decision, based on the public record.

  2. Have your say.

    Answer a few short questions. No knowledge of municipal procedures is required.

  3. See the record.

    After completing the survey, you can view how councillors voted.

Topics we cover

  • Governance & Accountability

    Transparency, ethics, oversight, councillor conduct, and adherence to governance recommendations, including issues like pay increases and institutional responsibility.

  • Budget & Spending Priorities

    How public funds are allocated, transparency in budgeting, and alignment with community needs.

  • City Planning & Infrastructure

    Transportation, public spaces, utilities, and long-term planning for growth and sustainability.

  • Civic Engagement & Representation

    Residents’ interactions with council, including councillor responsiveness, public input, and democratic representation.

  • Housing & Development

    Land use and zoning, housing supply, affordability, how development decisions are made and communicated.

  • Leadership & Decision-Making

    How council makes decisions, who influences them, and how leadership is exercised.

  • Community Safety & Wellbeing

    Issues related to crime, homelessness, mental health, and access to community supports.

  • Urban Forest & City Heritage

    Green spaces, urban forest canopy and built heritage contribution to the city’s overall character. Public perspective on how these elements are valued, managed, and affected by city planning and development decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs Community Voices Matter?
Community Voices Matter is an independent, Victoria-based project. It is not affiliated with the City of Victoria, with any political party, or with any elector organization.
Where does the information in the surveys come from?
From the public record: council and committee minutes, staff reports, and the recordings of the meetings themselves. Every survey lists its sources, and the vote records shown after completion link to the original documents.
Are the surveys scientific polls?
No. They are open surveys of whoever chooses to take part, not random-sample opinion polls, and the results should be read that way.
Do I need an account to take part?
Yes. Taking part in a survey requires registering. Your individual responses stay confidential: they are never published, and they are never attributed to you. Results are only ever reported as totals.
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