SSI  Governance – what is all about?

The Trust was imposed from above, it was not sought by the people. It was and remains, other than a true local government despite professing to being that. The (unusual, to say the least), genesis of the Trust has morphed through the half century of it existence to a peculiar “government” entity.

Its conduct over the years has alienated islanders and has caused calls for a reconsideration of the Trust, preferably with the Zero Basis approach.

Salt Spring Island, is now in the process of considering incorporation into a municipality. One recognizes that a significant push in that direction is exerted by the need to evade the Trust.  No, the people of Salt Spring are not allowed to get out of the Trust but, given that they have not been denied the right to full local self- governance, they seek to distance themselves the furthest they may from the Trust.

In  this room  of Alcy House, we will showcase information, analysis and synthesis of aspect of the SSI Incorporation debate.

Date Article April 4, 2019 Trust Website Revamp –  True, or a Farce like the last one? April 4, 2019 But do not despair, try to  aspire February 8, 2019 Mass media in a democracy May 18, 2018 Referendum Fever March 23, 2018 The 157 Votes Quasi Mayor of Saltspring Island November 19, 2017 Seeking Trust Transformation September 8, 2017 Incorporation – The Final Bell August 29, 2017 A Tale Of Two Incorporation LettersAnd More August 25, 2017 Broadcasting the Salt Spring Island “Incorporation Debates” July 10, 2017 Incorporation  Stewardship May 31, 2017 Letter to Minister re Governance February 11, 2017 Trust-o-cracy v. Mayor-o-cracy April 8, 2016 Trusts’ Many Dives to Dungeon March 25, 2016 Name Calling - Another face of the Trust December 18, 2015 The Bowen Island Governance Travelogue November 16, 2015 Governance Diary Laced With Commentary