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.

Topic: Governance & Accountability

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

Were residents given enough opportunity for input on Victoria's new Official Community Plan?

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Should Council have a flat rate annual travel allowance?

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What Council member expenses should be covered by taxpayers?

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With property taxes rising, which services should Council prioritize during budget reviews?

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The City suspended development fees for a year. Will the savings reach home buyers and renters?

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Do you think a lobbyist registry covering Victoria City Hall is needed?

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Should Victoria have ended its membership with the Urban Development Institute (UDI)?

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Should residents have the opportunity to formally present their views before a social service centre is approved in their neighbourhood?

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In a code-of-conduct investigation involving a Victoria councillor, the complainant was not permitted to respond after the councillor’s submission. How concerned are you about that outcome?

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Should members of the public be able to file a Code of Conduct complaint about a Victoria councillor?

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Are Victoria's councillors compensated fairly for the work they do?

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