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MY THOUGHTS<\/span><\/p>\n

SHORT-TERM RENTALS (STRs)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Short-term rentals can help homeowners cover their costs, keep space available for visiting family and welcome visitors to Saanich. <\/span><\/p>\n

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They also raise questions about long-term housing and neighbourhood impacts. I support reasonable flexibility for homeowners, clear responsibilities and meaningful community input into the rules we set.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Commitment<\/span><\/span>Support principal-residence short-term rentals. Seek direct engagement with providers and affected residents on proposed restrictions. Assess housing impacts, community benefits and enforcement costs before setting rules.<\/span><\/span><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Where I stand on Short-Term Rentals (STRs)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I support homeowners being able to offer short-term accommodation at their principal residence, including in a secondary suite, provided they meet safety and licensing requirements and respect their neighbours.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For some families and seniors, this income helps cover the mortgage and makes it possible to stay in their home. Others need to keep a suite available for visiting family, including grandparents who come to help with young children. A long-term tenant isn\u2019t always a workable option, and our rules should recognize that.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I believe homeowners should have reasonable autonomy over how they use their home. That comes with responsibility: managing noise and parking, providing safe accommodation and having someone available to respond to concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Listen Before Setting Limits<\/span><\/p>\n

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I see the proposed 120-night allowance as a step in the right direction toward giving homeowners more flexibility. <\/span><\/p>\n

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However, <\/span>I don\u2019t support an annual night cap for short-term rentals at a principal residence<\/strong>, and I don\u2019t believe Council has done enough public engagement to understand how the proposed limit would affect residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If elected, I would work with Council to ask staff (Chief Administrative Officer) to develop a survey and engage current and prospective short-term rental providers. I would want to understand how they use their accommodation, why a long-term tenancy may not work for them, and what a 120-night cap would mean for their household.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Neighbours and long-term renters should also have an opportunity to share their experiences and concerns. That feedback, alongside housing data, would help Council make a more deeply informed decision. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Protect Housing and Respect Neighbours<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As a renter myself, I understand the importance of protecting long-term rental housing. <\/span><\/p>\n

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We don\u2019t want to repeat the rental pressures residents experienced in 2022. People need stable homes they can afford, and the risk of tenants being displaced deserves serious attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My support is for short-term rentals at a homeowner\u2019s principal residence. I would want Council to consider vacancy rates, rental affordability, displacement and how provincial rules are working before adding further municipal restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Short-term accommodation also provides places for visitors to stay while supporting local shops, restaurants and other businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My approach is to listen to residents, give homeowners reasonable flexibility and set clear expectations. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Short-term rentals can help homeowners manage their costs, maintain social connections and feel more secure in their homes that may otherwise be left empty if long-term renting is not an option. It also invites tourism into our communities, bringing visitors into local shops, restaurants and other businesses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We can protect long-term housing and respect neighbours while recognizing that families use their homes in different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vote for an approachable, reasonable Councillor. Please consider voting for Alli Deelstra. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n

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