The City of Victoria's postponed community meeting about a controversial social services hub planned for the North Park neighborhood is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 at the Ambrosia Banquet and Events at 638 Fisgard Street.
The planned access hub to be located at 2155 Dowler Place, would provide a home for approximately 300 currently unhoused people with acute addictions and mental health issues.
Public opposition was swift when the plan was initially announced. No community consultation or public hearing was held.
The community says it is against the relocation of services for people for acute drug and mental health issues, into a neighbourhood with children and families and low-income and disabled seniors.
Mayor Marianne Alto and others are expected to speak. North Park resident Josh Montgomery will also attend.
Josh is the Victoria firefighter who was suspended without pay for one day for sending an open letter to Premier David Eby opposing the access hub.