Episode 49: Sue Big Oil, Private Public Space, Talking Taxes, Viral Videos, Hope is not just a place

In another jam packed episode of For the Record with host Daniel Fontaine special guest Coun. Paul Minhas makes another appearance.Some of the topics discussed include a viral video recorded on Columbia Street showing a public bus stop being used for private purposes - including the consumption of illicit drugs. We'll share an interview from CKNW's popular Jill Bennett Show on this topic.Are you prepared as a New West taxpayer to give $80,000 to some high priced lawyers so we can join a "Sue Big Oil" lawsuit? A motion will be coming to council soon - so we discuss.Would you like to see at least one 2025 operating budget scenario with a maximum tax increase of 4.5%. A previous attempt to have this happen got voted down. But if at first you don't succeed, try try again!If you are living in New West did you know you are paying a special 3.5% climate action levy (also known as a tax) on your electricity bill each month? An attempt to temporarily remove that levy in 2025 is about to be debated soon.Over 27,000 views of videos posted by the New West Progressives in less than a month? What the heck is going on?Did city council just appoint Coun. Daniel Fontaine to an external body? Say it isn't so. Listen through to the end of the podcast to find out about this amazing appointment.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to recommend it to your family and friends. It's available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.