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- ↑ Andrew A. Duffy, "Tough decisions could put new Victoria mayor's 'honeymoon' to the test". Victoria Times-Colonist , January 10, 2023.
- ↑ Bill Cleverley, "Alto edges out Hobbis to capture vacant city seat". Victoria Times-Colonist , November 21, 2010.
- ↑ Roszan Holmen, "Bridge replacement secured; Marianne Alto elected". Victoria News , November 20, 2010.
- ↑ Bill Cleverley, "Fortin rolls to win, but two allies out; Incumbents Hunter, Luton defeated as council gains three newcomers". Victoria Times-Colonist , November 20, 2011.
- ↑ Bill Cleverley, "City moves motel's conversion to affordable housing a step forward". Victoria Times-Colonist , March 2, 2012.
- ↑ Bill Cleverley, "City councillor plans to run for NDP nomination". Victoria Times-Colonist , October 2, 2012.
- ↑ Andrea Peacock, "Lisa Helps is Victoria's new mayor". Victoria News , November 15, 2014.
- ↑ Christine Van Reeuwyk, "CRD task force steps up First Nations engagement". Oak Bay News, January 20, 2015.
- ↑ Bill Cleverley, "Victoria: Helps shakes off rivals". Victoria Times-Colonist , October 21, 2018.
- ↑ Bill Cleverley, "Four consider a run for CRD board chairperson". Victoria Times-Colonist , October 24, 2018.
- ↑ Jake Romphf, "Marianne Alto ascends to Victoria mayor". Saanich News, October 15, 2022.
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