Oak Bay survey takes the (happy) pulse of community

Life is good in the District of Oak Bay, according to feedback from residents and business owners in the 2024 survey.

“The annual questionnaire provides the opportunity for staff and Council to hear directly from our residents and taxpayers, taking the pulse our community,” Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch said.

Oak Bay’s quality of life is “good” according to 95% of respondents, with 77% saying they have a sense of belonging.

Municipal services that were seen as doing well include parks, garbage pickup, fire protection and policing. Those needing work included road and sidewalk maintenance.