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A Conversation with Dave Thompson

Sam and Calen sit down with Dave Thompson, Victoria City Councillor, for an honest conversation about homelessness and the challenges facing the city. Drawing on his background in law, economics, climate policy, and governance, Dave shares his perspective on housing, public safety, and what it will take to build a more livable and sustainable Victoria. Timestamp 00:00 – Intro & community table story 02:15 – Acknowledging the Tumblr Ridge shooting & importance of unity 04:45 – Toxic drug crisis: fentanyl, tranquillizers & rising overdose trends 08:40 – Senior overdose increase & changing drug supply 13:10 – Involuntary care, Mental Health Act & capacity challenges 16:30 – Police mental health app & coordinated response 17:30 – Policing vs social work (80–90% non-criminal calls) 20:40 – Pandora Street, supportive housing & the “housing flow” concept 23:00 – Moving people from shelters → housing → market rentals 25:00 – High barrier vs low barrier housing & individualized care 27:30 – Indigenous-led housing models & cultural approaches 31:00 – Public safety perception vs data 37:00 – Four-year political cycles vs long-term city vision 41:00 – Making better public spaces (trees, plazas, infrastructure planning) 46:30 – City staffing growth, attrition & budget pressures 48:30 – Construction inflation & capital project overruns 52:00 – Infrastructure deferral vs long-term cost consequences 54:30 – Trade diversification, China, Europe & structural economic shifts 1:05:00 – Dave Thompson running again & campaign reflections 1:08:00 – Communication gaps, bail reform & telling the story better 1:11:30 – Closing reflections & outro 👉 Watch full episodes on CHEK MEDIA: https://bit.ly/4kVNXAT 📺 YouTube: @breadandbuttercollective 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream 🌐 Learn more: www.breadandbuttercollective.com #breadandbutterpodcast #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #coffee #victoriabc #hospitalityindustry #lifelessons