Basil Langevin (they/them)

Advocate for strong communities rooted in equity and inclusion. Genderqueer. Autistic.

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

We all deserve to live in safe, welcoming, affordable communities. These last few years have shown us that thoughtful, innovative leadership is crucial for building a better society. With that in mind, I’m excited to announce that I will be running for @Saanich Council this fall!

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

I’ve joined the migration - come on over and say hi! 👋

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

Why is the Times Colonist giving free advertising to Canada's most prominent transphobe? #yyjpoli

[Times Colonist @timescolonist]

Controversial author Jordan Peterson is coming to Victoria https://t.co/VvzNqwUmUO

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

I think you are right. The time for tinkering has past. We need to be building housing at scale. Planners everywhere need to take a long walk through every part of their city and have a hard think about how much human suffering they are willing to accept. We must use land better.

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

A just municipality would focus its investments on improving quality of life for residents on our busiest arterials.

This means:
- removing excess car lanes
- building accessible sidewalks with pedestrian amenities
- installing safe bike routes, and
- planting trees and gardens.

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

Yet another reason why small apartments and multiplexes should be built in single family neighbourhoods.

Relegating density to arterials harms the health and well-being of anyone less well-off. #yyjpoli #saanich 1/3

[Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein]

Common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours, per new peer-reviewed study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria.

https://t.co/1ds7NjTitU

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

The status quo harms BIPOC, Disabled folks, students, and our next generation.

Does this align with the values we strive for as a society? 2/3

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@EliseVelaz9 London Drugs no longer carries the masks we use, so looks like we're following your lead!

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

📢🚲 12:00pm today - Esquimalt Rd & Head St

We’re protesting a cop dooring a cyclist.

Our streets aren’t safe. Let’s fix them. #yyjpoli

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

BREAKING: Tonight the City of Kingston, Canada became one of the first medium/smaller cities that I’m aware of to get rid of PARKING MINIMUMS for all non-residential land uses, affordable housing & heritage projects city-wide, plus establish new parking MAXIMUMS across the city!

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@hellodaphna Thanks Daphna! I’ll send you a DM

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

Looking for a home for some campaign signs until the next time I run. Anyone have space to keep them safe for a few years? #yyjpoli

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@EliseVelaz9 I'll keep this in mind, thanks! 😊

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

Stacey Abrams set a new bar for campaign accessibility.

Her entire site is translated into ASL (alongside 6 other languages).

Her site even has a Plain Language version!

I've never seen this level of care and attention taken by any campaign. I'm blown away!

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@Jordan4Saanich @_BCinBC61 Thanks Jordan - I’m in Kamloops for a bit, so if you could grab them when you see them, that would be hugely appreciated!

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

It sounds like there may be a few of my election signs floating around. If you come across one, could you pick it up?

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@Felix3333 Yes, thanks!

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@Trevor4saanich I'll drop them off soon, no payment required!

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@Trevor4saanich Per sign? 😉 I picked up 5 more today

[Basil Langevin (they/them) @BasilLangevin]

@samvekemans Thanks!