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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