What? Open House
When and Where? Sunday, January 28th, Back Hall, 2pm – 5pm
Why? To hear and talk about proposed changes to Denman’s Housing Rules
Who? Local Trustees, Sam Borthwick and David Graham
That was a fun way to try and get your attention!
The first question I should answer: Is this a meeting of the Denman Local Trust Committee (DLTC)? Well, no, it isn’t, even though whenever two members of a Local Trust Committee are together, it could be considered a meeting. The difference on January 28th is Sam and I will not be making any decisions. We want to give you an opportunity to hear about recommendations for change which our Housing Advisory Planning Commission (HAPC) members worked on last year and presented to the DLTC in November. We also want to hear your comments, concerns and suggestions, so that when we are in a Public Meeting of the DLTC, we can discuss what we heard with our Chair, David Maude, and Planners Marlis McCargar and Narissa Chadwick.
As well as questions on housing and our local regulations, you might be curious about Denman’s local governing structure. The Islands Trust is unique to the Gulf Islands, found nowhere else in all of Canada! We can explain how the current bylaws regarding housing came about etc.
So pop by anytime between 2pm and 5pm, to meet us in a casual setting! Hopefully the snow will have melted and some early signs of spring are evident. Take this opportunity to get to know us both, have those conversations about the Trust and hear how it works, and get a head start on the next phase as we enter the community engagement part of considering what our Bylaws should look like with respect to housing here on Denman Island.
