Capital Region Watch - Episode 7: John Treleaven on Regional Governance & Growth in Victoria & CRD

Описание: In Episode 7 of Capital Region Watch, host Jack Etkin speaks with John Treleaven, Chair of the Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, about the challenges and opportunities of regional governance, smart growth, and public accountability across the Capital Regional District (CRD).
Find out more about Grumpy Taxpayer$ at https://grumpytaxpayers.com.

John offers an informed and experienced perspective on how fragmented local governance structures impact housing, transportation, and infrastructure planning. He advocates for more collaboration, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making to better serve the people of Greater Victoria.

This episode provides a deep dive into how coordinated regional policy could address pressing issues like affordability, public transit, and environmental stewardship, while respecting the integrity of local communities.

🎙️ Capital Region Watch is your go-to source for thoughtful, independent interviews on the key issues shaping Victoria and the surrounding municipalities. Each week, host Jack Etkin – with over 25 years in community television and public discourse – brings you candid, in-depth discussions with local leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.

📍Filmed in Victoria, B.C., this episode highlights the issues that matter most to citizens of Vancouver Island and beyond.

👥 Whether you're a resident, journalist, policymaker, or simply civic-curious, this episode offers insight and context rarely found in mainstream media.

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📌 About the Show:
Capital Region Watch is a public affairs interview series focused on politics, society, and civic engagement in Victoria, the Capital Regional District, and the communities on southern Vancouver Island. Hosted by Jack Etkin, a long-time advocate for democratic media, the show brings serious attention to underreported issues and offers a platform for real dialogue. For many years, Jack co-hosted a CFUV university/community radio program called Solutions. He previously launched Face to Face and Citizen’s Forum on a community TV channel hosted by SHAW.

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