Victoria deserves leadership that listens, protects taxpayers, and fixes what isn’t working.
Election day: Saturday, October 17, 2026
For too long, Victoria residents and small businesses have faced:
Rising property taxes and utility bills
Closed-door decisions and undisclosed contracts
Downtown disorder and public safety concerns
Projects pushed through without proper consultation
Financial commitments that impact taxpayers for decades
Taxpayers are stretched. Small businesses are struggling. Residents feel unheard.
Victoria can and must do better.
Lyall Atkinson was born and raised in Victoria. He lives here. He pays property taxes here. He runs a small business here.
He’s watched costs rise dramatically while accountability has declined.
He’s seen decisions made without proper transparency, consultation, or long-term planning.
Lyall isn’t a career politician.
He’s a resident who stepped forward because change is required.
He ran before. He learned. He’s ready.
Stop shifting funds between accounts to cover poor planning
Disclose contracts and nonprofit funding agreements
Ensure major capital projects are financially responsible
Protect taxpayers from 20+ year financial burdens without proper consultation
Victoria must live within its means — just like families and businesses do.
Clear public reporting on contracts and expenditures
Proper consultation with neighbourhoods before major changes
Fair treatment of commercial property owners, landlords, and renters
Respect for community associations and residents
City Hall should serve taxpayers — not operate around them.
Measurable results for downtown clean-up
Smarter partnerships with provincial and federal agencies
Balance compassion with accountability
Support for local businesses affected by disorder
Victoria can be both caring and responsible.
Change doesn’t happen by complaining.
It happens by showing up, asking questions, and demanding answers.
Lyall commits to:
Voting against wasteful spending
Pushing for full financial disclosure
Advocating for residents at every council meeting
Asking the questions others won’t ask
Putting taxpayers first — every time
One strong voice can start a shift.
A council willing to challenge the status quo can reset the direction of this city.
It’s families.
It’s small businesses.
It’s neighbourhoods that deserve respect.
Lyall believes:
Leadership means listening
Government must earn trust
Taxpayers deserve value for money
Local voices matter
He’s not running for power.
He’s running for accountability
In the last election, new candidates were largely excluded from meaningful media coverage and debates, while former council members dominated airtime.
Victoria voters deserve equal access to all candidates — not just the well-known ones.
Lyall supports fair debate standards and balanced election coverage so residents can make informed decisions.
Victoria decides.
If you believe:
✔ Taxes must be controlled
✔ Spending must be transparent
✔ Residents must be consulted
✔ Downtown must be restored
Then it’s time to vote for change.
Change doesn’t happen alone.
Get involved today.
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Letters
March 02, 2026•1 min read
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Why I’m running
March 02, 2026•4 min read
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Why I’m running
March 02, 2026•4 min read
Lyall Atkinson explains why he’s running for Victoria City Council, focusing on rising taxes, spending accountability, downtown recovery, and protecting taxpayers. ...more
Why I’m running
March 02, 2026•4 min read
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Letters
March 02, 2026•6 min read
Lyall Atkinson
Victoria City Council candidate
Election day:
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Vote for change.
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