Do you really need a 10000 sq ft house? That's almost 1/4 acre. I will advocate for reduced house sizes.
It’s hard to believe these were actually her words. Watch the video yourself in comments. Apparently a house that is the maximum recommended by Ministry of Agriculture at nearly 5400 sq ft is too small for our farming friends. In fact, it’s “miserable”.
It was so encouraging to hear mayoral candidates Brodie, Flintoft and Sakata speak about farmland protection and following Minister of Agriculture bylaw recommendations for house size on ALR properties in Richmond.
In fact, Flintoff and Sakata have further stated that they will follow the intent of the guidelines and not allow homes that are larger than that allowed on city lots, therefore reducing residential use of prime farmland.
Check our website: www.richmondfarmwatch.com/survey-results/
for more information on how candidates responded to our survey.
On October 20th, vote ALR! Please hit share to spread this important information.
Richmond mayoral candidates come together over issue of mansions built on farmland | CBC News
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Richmond mayoral candidates are grappling with how to protect fertile farmland as advocates say the land is being used, not as farmland, but to build large estates.Do you trust these candidates to protect farmland?
It’s disconcerting to have a few incidents coming up with candidates around the election and possible election manipulation. Another link in comments.
Please check our website in the link below to find out who has committed to lowering house sizes on ALR properties.
‘We have not received any money’: Richmond First responds to Farmland Owners BBQ
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After a local barbecue fell under social media scrutiny for initially marketing the event as a fundraiser for Richmond First, the slate is now speaking up about the event. “Richmond First . . .www.richmond-news.com/news/city-of-richmond-investigates-vote-buying-scandal-on-chinese-app-1.234...
City of Richmond investigates vote-buying scandal on Chinese app
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The City of Richmond is investigating accusations that two posts on Chinese social media Wechat are crossing the line of vote buying.It's been so sad watching some of the best farmland in the country being lost to housing. The result being a gradual erosion of food security. I would love to see this change.
Thank you to everyone for joining our page over the last few months! It is clear that protecting our ALR is top of mind for many voters.
If saving farmland is important to you, please share our page or this post so that your friends and family can join us.
Please check out our website: Richmondfarmwatch.com to learn more about local candidates’ thoughts on preserving the ALR and find out who didn’t even respond to our survey (hint: Richmond First & Richmond Community Coalition were two groups with not one candidate responding). It is clear that farmland preservation is likely not on their agenda.
Richmond FarmWatch - Preserve Farmland across the ALR
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Richmond FarmWatch - Preserve Farmland, Stop Residential Encroachment, Eliminate Speculation, and Enhance Farming Viability across the ALRPLEASE SHARE:
It's hard when you play by the rules in Richmond, BC.
Too much money flows from developers to council candidates, too many close ties, and too many instances of council not voting in favour of public interest. High fives after meetings or shooting each other knowing glances...This has to end!
When a survey of Richmond residents was taken, an overwhelming majority supported significantly limiting house sizes on ALR properties, yet our current council members instead voted against expert advice, The Ministry of Agriculture bylaw recommendations...AND AGAINST PUBLIC OPINION.
We are asking Lower Mainland residents to vote to preserve farmland this election. Vote for people who will adhere to bylaw recommendations, who will direct residential development back to cities and off of prime farmland, and for people who will work to ensure farming continues in our region.
Even if you don't live in Richmond, mega mansions are like a contagious disease spreading throughout the ALR in the Lower Mainland. Make it stop. Vote for farmland defenders.
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www.richmondfarmwatch.com.
Share if you are concerned about mansions on the best soils in BC- in Richmond. Vote for candidates who will truly value this natural resource and will vote to restrict mansion-building on our ALR.
Check out our website in the comments to see who will defend farmland for the future.
The Richmond Citizens' Association and RITE Richmond coalition of candidates are committed to preserving farmland for future generations in Richmond.
The RCA presented a petition to the city council with 5,500 signatures in support of lowering the maximum house size to 500m2 (5,383 sq. ft.) in Richmond’s Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
We will decrease the size limits on farmhouses from 1,000m2 (10,764 sq.ft.), put better protocols in place to make sure that farmhouses are actually used for farming, and work with the province to close the loopholes which permit speculators to purchase farmland by avoiding residential lot guidelines, pricing policies, and residential property taxes.
Ultimately, with climate change, food sovereignty will become increasingly important.
Advance voting opens today at Richmond City Hall from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. VOTE for RCA and RITE TODAY!
#ALR #SaveOurSoil #NoMegaMansions #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange #RichmondBC #RmdElxn #OnYourSide
Today on CBC radio we heard a soundbite from a proponent of mansion building claiming that the house size has nothing to do with the rising cost of farmland in Richmond, but rather it is the close proximity to Vancouver.
It has been determined by experts, not by those sharing their personal opinions, that it is in fact house size that is causing the dangerous non-market trend of land speculation on Richmond farmland.
One only needs to look at real estate ads to see the difference. In Delta where they follow the Ministry of Agriculture recommendations for house size, a 135.66 acre farm is $15,999,999.00 whereas in Richmond a 35.39 acre farm is $14,888,000. This is a 256.69% increase in value for Richmond farmland.
Comparing smaller farms, in Delta a 9.457 acre farm is $3,388,800 whereas in Richmond a 6.89 acre farm is $7,888,888. This is a 219.5% increase in value.
However when you compare residential homes in Delta vs. Richmond where everyone is limited to approximately the same house size, the increase is only 45%.
This means the closer proximity to Vancouver causes approximately 45% increase to value of property. The variable factor on farmland is the ability to build a mansion.
CBC Radio will have a mayoral debate on ALR land coming up in just a few minutes. Tune in to 88.1 FM.
A reminder to Vote October 20th to save farmland.
As you drive around Richmond, it is easy to see the legacy of the incumbent councillors who are again running for council. Some of them have the audacity to claim that they are saving farmland. Only Carol Day and Harold Steves continued to vote against mega mansions on ALR, with Malcolm Brodie joining them in the final vote.
There are several great candidates who are actually interested in saving farmland. We need a council responsive to all residents and all farmers, not just wealthy landowners, realtors, and speculators.
PLEASE share. We can’t advertise posts due to election rules, which is why we need the public’s help to get the word out.
Richmond council votes to keep current house size on ALR land
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Some Richmond residents and farmland advocates tried — but failed — Monday to get city council to further limit house sizes on some of B.C.’s prime agricultural land. Late Mo…It was clear from the all candidates meeting tonight in Richmond that farmland is certainly top of mind for many voters. Farmland defenders received lots of public support at the meeting. Sitting councillors who voted against Ministry Guidelines for house sizes on ALR will certainly be taken to task. Alexa Loo was specifically asked to account for her decision to continue allowing mega mansions to be built.
Just released: Survey determines which Mayor and Council candidates will save farmland.
See results in the link below. Then go and mark your calendars for October 20th. We need to get out the word to VOTE Farmland. And Save Our Soil!
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Survey Results | Richmond FarmWatch
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Richmond FarmWatch sent this survey out to all candidates, excluding the incumbent councillors who continued to vote against Ministry of Agriculture Guidelines for house sizes on ALR properties, including: Chak Au, Derek Dang, Ken Johnston, Alexa Loo, Linda Macphail, and Bill McNulty.And important read as election time approaches. Please share, Richmond’s residents need to know what is going on.
Richmond City Council~Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct now in the Same Sentence
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Back to the City of Richmond where the majority of City Councillors have been absolutely complicit in the dismantling of the protected Agricultural Land Reserve farmlands which in this munic…A list of upcoming All Candidates Meetings.
Please attend, ask why incumbents (with exception of Brodie, Day & Steves) continue to allow farmland to be paved over for mega mansions.
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City of Richmond BC - General Local and School Election 2018 - All-Candidates Meetings
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Election Office: Room M1.002 (across from Council Chambers), Richmond City Hall: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 2C1 Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, starting May 28, 2018.© 2018 City of RichmondLast election. Will anything have changed? Even with new election rules, many coffers were already full.
This week we will be publishing results of our survey of candidates regarding saving farmland. Stay tuned!
Richmond's million dollar election
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It was the most expensive election campaign in Richmond’s history. Over one million dollars (an estimated $1.05 million) was spent by political candidates on a trend-setting municipal election . . .Here is part FOUR in this five part series. This segment highlights how FarmWatch began, with a protest against construction waste dumping in 2013. It also highlights the rampant speculation we have today.
There are many challenges for farmers and many threats to farmland. Land speculation is currently the primary threat to local farmers and future food security.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JWtHyuAIUI&feature=youtu.bePART 4 - Residents discuss farmland on Finn Road and East Richmond. www.facebook.com/RichmondsChangingNeighbourhoods/