A neighbourhood-led movement for a safer, better-managed and more accountable Victoria.
We review candidates based on municipal issues: transparency, accountability, public safety, responsible management and respect for residents. We may not agree with every candidate on every issue.
Our support is based on local issues and the individual candidate, not a provincial political-party banner or ideology.
Learn about the candidates, vote only for the people you support, and make your choices strategically.
Wendy is a community advocate and business strategist who is running for a City Hall that listens, makes transparent decisions, and focuses on public safety, livability, affordability, and public trust.
Visit campaign websiteA Victoria-born downtown small business owner focused on rebuilding safety, restoring accountability and bringing practical leadership back to City Hall.
Visit campaign websiteA current Victoria councillor with extensive neighbourhood-association experience, focused on safe streets, liveable neighbourhoods, respect for taxpayers and transparent governance.
Visit campaign websiteA Victoria councillor since 2022, lawyer by training and community volunteer focused on public safety, affordable taxes and housing that works for Victoria.
Visit campaign websiteA law professor and former international construction and projects lawyer focused on public-interest decision-making, accountability, infrastructure and public safety.
Visit campaign websiteAn independent Victoria City Council candidate focused on balance, affordability, public safety, a strong local economy and an open, transparent City Hall.
Visit campaign websiteA Victoria council candidate focused on restoring public trust, listening to residents, protecting neighbourhoods and improving planning, affordability and public safety.
Visit campaign websiteWe encourage every voter to review each candidate's full platform before casting a ballot.
Our Fernwood, Our Victoria is a non-ideological grassroots movement in Fernwood committed to changing how Victoria City Council operates.
We are not endorsed or supported by political organizations, unions or special-interest groups.
The impact of open drug use, crime and street disorder on everyday life in Fernwood has become impossible to ignore. Residents and businesses have dealt with fires, property crime, open drug use and growing concerns about the safety and condition of our parks and public spaces. The situation has reached the point where local businesses and community members have discussed the need for additional private security.
Fernwood is a great neighbourhood. Residents should not have to accept a declining quality of life as inevitable. This is one of the reasons we believe Victoria needs change in 2026.
If you believe Victoria needs a change from how the city has been run over the past four years, this election is your opportunity to make that change happen.
Vote for a council that listens to residents, protects tax dollars and follows the laws and bylaws already on the books.
For much of this council term, five councillors have become widely known as the “Gang of Five”: Jeremy Caradonna, Matt Dell, Susan Kim, Krista Loughton and Dave Thompson. Whatever your politics, five votes on a nine-member council can decide the direction of the city.
Our concern is not the nickname. It is the concentration of voting power and the results residents have experienced.
Major decisions should be open to scrutiny, with clear responsibility for outcomes.
Residents should be meaningfully heard before major changes are treated as a done deal.
Compassion and public safety must work together. Residents, families and businesses deserve both.
Taxpayer-funded programs and grants should have transparent oversight, measurable results and follow-through.
City bylaws, permits and policies should be applied consistently and explained clearly when exceptions are made.
This is an issues-based campaign. The focus is on how Victoria is governed, how decisions affect neighbourhoods, and whether residents want a different balance at City Hall in 2026.
Below are measurable votes and figures highlighted by Sustainable Victoria Network and public reporting. They are shown as record items, not ratings. Links are included so voters can check the source material themselves.
| Public vote | Jeremy Caradonna | Matt Dell | Susan Kim | Krista Loughton | Dave Thompson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Code of Conduct complaint amendment | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| March 2024 initial ~25% councillor pay increase | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| May 2026 final budget | Supported | Supported | Opposed | Supported | Supported |
Sources: Sustainable Victoria Network — Governance & Public Trust, Sustainable Victoria Network — The Real Tax Bill, and the City of Victoria 2026 budget page. The pay increase shown above refers to the initial March 2024 vote; council later paused that change and revised the approach.
Open, honest and accessible decision-making.
Engaging all voices before decisions are made.
Holding council and staff accountable to the public.
Living within our means and planning for the future.
Ensuring public spending produces value and results.
Following and enforcing laws and bylaws fairly.
Communities where families feel secure and welcome.
Voting information should be easy to find. The City of Victoria now has the 2026 voting dates, locations, mail-ballot information, accessibility options and ID requirements online.
Need help getting to a voting place or finding the right official information? Email us and we will help you locate the City’s voting information.
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