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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.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Bringing welcome to the Canadian Authors Association National Conference today. Great to meet Canadian Author Patrick Taylor. Then a ceremony marking the national historic Pemberton Operating Room at Royal Jubilee. This afternoon, off to Courtney to play a weekend of ball!

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Thursday, June 24th, 2010

A realitively clear day - just 3 or 4 mtgs and then City Council mtg tonight . Time to did into that pile of 600 or so emails!

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Mayor Fortin to Visit Seattle

Village 900

June 20, 2010

Mayor Fortin to Visit Seattle

Village 900

June 20, 2010

Village 900

June 20, 2010

VICTORIA, BC — Mayor Dean Fortin will be travelling to Seattle on Monday, June 21, 2010 to meet with the Mayor of Seattle, Mike McGinn.

“This is a good opportunity to build relationships with the City of Seattle,” said Mayor Fortin. “Our two communities face similar challenges and share key industries. I think we can learn a lot from each other and explore opportunities to work together.”
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Friday, June 18, 2010

I was in Vancouver presenting on Sustainable Economic Development. The City of Victoria will be moving forward on a Retail Retainment Strategy for the downtown, a Customer Service Strategy for City Hall, and Economic Development Strategy for the City. We need sustainable wage jobs and employment opportunities, and a strong economy, giving us the tools to take on the social justice challenges we face.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Spending the evening with James Bay Residents, finding out what makes their hearts sing about Victoria and heart ache. Concerns about homelessness and employment, high rents and cost of living - love James Bay and all the great people that live there, and protecting what makes Victoria special - heritage and liveable neighbourhoods.