Black on Victoria by-election

Assoc. Prof. David Black offered his insight, as a political communication expert, into the upcoming City of Victoria by-election to CHEK News.

Here’s an excerpt:  

David Black, an associate professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University, said the city is facing issues that have been polarizing and complicated for local voters.

“The voters of Victoria will have the opportunity to take the temperature of a city government now two years into its four-year mandate,” Black said.

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Black says there are three issues at stake – homelessness, the local economy and safety – that are facing council.

“A city government facing some extraordinary issues that have been polarizing and complicated for local voters. Issues that are top of mind for Victoria voters; 24-hour camping in city parks, a product of the COVID pandemic and homelessness.”

Watch the full story at CHEK News.