Colwood Mayor Rob Martin - the Transportation discussion

In our first series of post election/election Westshore Business podcast interviews, we chat with Colwood Mayor Rob Martin about transportation, transportation & transportation. Topics include:

• rail
• Royal Bay ferry
• Sooke Road projects / Colwood Corners
• we chat about the numerous modalities of transportation
• Galloping Goose bridge on Sooke Road / electric bikes
• how can constituents help with securing infrastructure funding

Strongly consider attending a Public Hearing this evening (online @ 6pm - November 9th - https://www.colwood.ca/city-hall/public-notices/public-hearing-november-9-royal-beach) to discuss the Royal Beach OCP & Land use Bylaw amendments. The Royal Beach Sub Area Plan will include land use policies and design guidelines specific to Royal Beach. 

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! The Colwood 2020 Economic Development Story

Listen to Colwood Mayor Rob Martin review Colwood superstar council's 3 most recent extraordinary economic development announcements:

• Seaspan Victoria Shipyards centre in the Allendale District
• new Royal Bay Elementary School
• Royal BC Museum Archives re-locating to Colwood Royal Bay

Colwood Mayor Rob Martin - April 28th update

We understand the success of Colwood’s recovery depends on how we help our residents and businesses through these challenging times.

1. Last night council passed a 0% residential tax lift and a business tax reduction that over the next 5 years will match the average business rate in the CRD.  

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Mayor Rob Martin of Colwood - COVID-19 response

We discuss the City of Colwood's:

• response to stopping the spread of COVID-19
• working relationship with the Provincial Health Officer
• preparation for future economic impacts
• immediate budget implications - "moving towards a 0% tax lift"

The Mayor also discusses the emotional & mental impact of this health crisis on the Colwood community.

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Colwood Mayor Rob Martin - February 2020 Update

OPEN FOR BUSINESS AWARD – TOP 3 IN BC

• Colwood’s summer beach events earned the City an Open for Business Award from BC Small Business.
• Eliminated business licenses in 2016 Read the rest of this entry »
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Colwood Mayor Rob Martin - December 2019 reflections

Podcast Review

• Maclean's Magazine Canada Wide Awards
  • Top 25 Best Communities to live
  • 6th best place in Canada to retire
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October 7th - Mayor Rob Martin from Colwood

"Westshore Business" is honoured to be talking to Rob Martin, the Mayor of Colwood, for a second time this year! There are so many exciting things going on in Colwood these days it's hard to keep up. However, in our latest podcast, we were to chat about at least three of these activities: Read the rest of this entry »

Colwood Mayor Rob Martin - a vision for the region that includes an engaged & progressive Colwood

In the first of a regular digital dialogue on "Westshore Business", we chat with Colwood Mayor Rob Martin. 

He reviews his long-term vision for Colwood...his municipalities relationship with Langford...the Royal Bay development...the Ferry plans between Royal Bay & Downtown Victoria.

We had fun! Join us & have a listen...