Nanaimo Rent Bank
A motion for $10,000 to the rent bank serving local renters. Council struck the money out and referred the society to the Regional District instead.
- Asked
- $10,000
- Received
- $0
- Times at Council
- 2
- Where it stands
- Declined. No Town money.
Who asked
Connective Support Society (Nanaimo Rent Bank). Brought to Council by Cllr Harrison (mover).
What they asked for
$10,000 in the 2023 budget for the Connective Support Society, which operates the Nanaimo Rent Bank. Rent banks make small interest-free loans to renters facing eviction.
How the amount breaks down: $10,000 as a one-time item in the 2023 budget.
The motion recited that 52.5% of Qualicum Beach renters spend more than 30% of their income on shelter, against a provincial average of 37.8%, and that CMHC put the rental vacancy rate at 0%. Council did not dispute those figures.
What Council decided
The words “provide the Connective Support Society … $10,000” were struck and replaced with “support the Connective Support Society through the Regional District of Nanaimo grant process”. No Town money followed.
How they voted: May 3, 2023: moved by Harrison, seconded by Skipsey; deferral moved by Westbroek, seconded by Skipsey, carried 4–1 (Harrison opposed). May 24, 2023: the amendment removing the money was moved by Westbroek, seconded by Skipsey, carried 4–1 (Harrison opposed). The amended motion carried 4–1 (Harrison opposed).
Reason given
Referred to the Regional District of Nanaimo’s grant process instead of being funded by the Town.
Reasons are paraphrased from the minutes and staff reports, not direct quotes.
Timeline
- Regular Council (Held over)
- Regular Council (Money struck out)
Sources
Official Town of Qualicum Beach documents. They open as PDFs on qualicumbeach.com.
- Regular Council minutes, May 3, 2023 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Regular Council minutes, May 24, 2023 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
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