MAYOR’S REPORT: A Vibrant Downtown

It feels like just yesterday that I sat in the Council Chambers for the first time as Mayor, with a strong commitment to make things happen and bring our vision to life - a vision of a sustainable city, full of opportunity for everyone.

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Speech - Citizenship Ceremony

 
 
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..Canada is defined by our collection of identities, experiences, cultures and histories….
 
...we pride ourselves on our diversity
it is what makes our nation strong ...
 
...each of you here will add to the greatness and strength of this country  

 

Blog - HRH Prince Edward 09

 

17 May 2009

I have a fantastic opportunity to meet His Royal Highness and represent Victoria on the way to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference in Whistler.

 

 

 

 

Speech - Official Opening: Poet Laureate Legacy ArtworkShare

 

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...It is in recognition of all that Carla brought to the City during her tenure. And a standing reminder of howimportant art – in its many forms – is to the City of Victoria. A reminder of how much art and poetry enrich us as individuals and as a community...


...I look forward to the times when I walk down this street only to find someone standing reading, thinking, feeling, and taking something away with them – something personal and valuable.

 

 

 

left to right in the photo on the left:

Dean Fortin, Mayor of  Victoria

Carla Funk, Victoria’s first Poet Laureate
 

 

Blog - Pride Parade 09

 

27 June 2009

Saturday night was presentation night at the Paparazzi's Club.  Club owner Attila presents Pride Parade Coordinator David Tilson with a cheque to help with the week's events.

The City of Victoria issued a proclamation, noting the importance of having a city that is welcoming and inclusive of everyone.

 

 

Speech - University of Victoria Grad Luncheon

 

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...My advice, for what it’s worth, is for each of you to take chances and be bold...

...Follow your heart, use your head and change the world..

...you never need to accept only one version of who you are...

left to right in the photo below:

Dean Fortin, Mayor of Victoria;
Ahmed Mumeni, Uvic student and MC;
Eric Remy Jordan, Co-president of Premier's Techonology Council.

 

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