Coun. Marg Gardiner wanted to give owners a chance to air their grievances about new provincial legislation, but that was voted down.
Victoria city council on Thursday rejected the idea of holding a public hearing to allow residents to air grievances about provincial legislation restricting short-term rentals.
Fines for hosts who break local bylaw rules will rise to up to $3,000 for each infraction per day. Short-term rental platforms will be required to share data with municipalities. Coun. Jeremy Caradonna said holding the meeting would send the wrong message to residents, especially those affected by the legislation. “It would merely be an opportunity for people to grieve or opine about issues over which we have no authority,” he said. “If people have issues with provincial law, they’re welcome to reach out to their MLA.”
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