Park Board Referendum, Zero Taxes & Pipeline Politics | UnSpun Ep. 301

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck by Jody Vance and George Affleck

Episode notes

In Episode 301 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, Vancouver politics meet global chaos once again — and yes, George was right… again.

Here’s what’s on the rundown:

🏞️ Park Board Referendum Confirmed — Christine Boyle proposes a citywide vote on dissolving Vancouver’s Park Board. George called it months ago. The spin? A supposed $70M in “savings” — spread over 10 years.

💰 Zero-Tax Budget Reality Check — Ken Sim’s 0% property tax increase is official. What gets cut? Hundreds of jobs, mid-management positions, and maybe public patience.

🏙️ Zoning & the Broadway Plan — Council greenlights sweeping rezonings with no public hearings. Developers cheer, NIMBYs panic.

📉 Polling Problems for Ken Sim —  ... 

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