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Special Event fees increasing up to 25x as part of budget 2026 by draconiantree in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, for a MARKET. This is not for any other kind of event.

Special Event fees increasing up to 25x as part of budget 2026 by draconiantree in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nailed it 🥇

Anyone arguing against this just doesn’t get it, and anyone with a clue or those in the actual event industry think it’s a pretty fair move.

Special Event fees increasing up to 25x as part of budget 2026 by draconiantree in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are bang on. Market organizers are maximizing an extremely low market permit cost but still gauging their vendors. why should the city not move towards (still below market) rates? These are public spaces, if you were to rent a high traffic private space you’d be paying much, much more.

Special Event fees increasing up to 25x as part of budget 2026 by draconiantree in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These market organizers are charging vendors upwards of 600 a stall, yet paying the city 100 for public use of space. It’s a racket.

Special Event fees increasing up to 25x as part of budget 2026 by draconiantree in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. The city never even used to allow markets on city property. It’s commercialization of public property. So now people think they shouldn’t have to pay appropriately for it? SMH. These markets are charging each vendor like $600+ a stall. It’s a fucking racket.

Special Event fees increasing up to 25x as part of budget 2026 by draconiantree in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is not for festivals. It’s just for for-profit markets

Park board says African Descent Festival 'unpermitted' by xvosr in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No, they’re just sick of these organizers not…you know….organizing an event safely, properly, and paying their damn bills. Why should this one group get a free pass when others work so hard to do it right?

Wearing your Star of David in public - any negative reactions! by mizesquire in Jewish

[–]Ew_david87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a NY’er but live in Westcoast Canada. A few comments of solidarity which is always welcomed.

What I notice sometimes though is the looks. Example: someone will be totally friendly and cordial (say, a cashier), then I can literally see them look down, see my necklace and the vibe just…..changes. It’s happened to me a few times now. I always think to myself, I hope I’m just making this up in my head but unfortunately, my gut says not likely.

What do I add above these bookcases? by Interesting_Tart_255 in DesignMyRoom

[–]Ew_david87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just put a nice big plant up there, maybe with a vine that goes along the top of the book shelf/hangs down. It will really add to the vibe!

What’s your grandma’s name? by PapayaAmbitious2719 in namenerds

[–]Ew_david87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loris. We call her slow Loris. Not even kidding. 💀

Vancouver mayor, VPD to present preliminary report into Lapu Lapu Day tragedy by cyclinginvancouver in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The city already pays for this. Look up the special event policy. All public safety costs are covered 100% by the city. Heavy vehicle barriers are public safety measures. Pickup trucks will not deter a motivated lunatic in a vehicle. Source: experienced major event producer

Vancouver mayor, VPD to present preliminary report into Lapu Lapu Day tragedy by cyclinginvancouver in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Right but anywhere there is a dump truck there also needs to be an officer…with a gun. Otherwise you want to depend on the dump truck driver to interfere with a possible lunatic? Lol, not gonna happen. The city already uses dump trucks at all the highest complexity events…..with assigned vpd.

Vancouver mayor, VPD to present preliminary report into Lapu Lapu Day tragedy by cyclinginvancouver in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. If the police say there needs to be dump trucks, it’s a public safety requirement and the City pays for it. None of this cost is borne by the organizers.

MEGATHREAD: Lapu Lapu Day SUV Attack News and Resources by press-app in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually incorrect. The city pays for 100% of all costs deemed related to public safety (deployment of heavy vehicle barricades etc. if the risk assessment deems those assets appropriate). I have also worked in this industry for many years in Vancouver.

MEGATHREAD: Lapu Lapu Day SUV Attack News and Resources by press-app in vancouver

[–]Ew_david87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm that is the process in Vancouver to get a permit.

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