BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay said he will be stepping down from his position, claiming he does not have “confidence I can solve the complex problems facing us.” .“It is time for someone else to step into the leadership role at BC Housing,” said Ramsay in a Tuesday tweet. .“My last day will be September 6th.” .Ramsay said his opinion about staying started to shift in May. He watched out his window as police descended onto Crab Park. .A man had been stabbed nearby his place. His neighbour was knocked over by the two young men accused of this murder. .Over the past week, Ramsay said he has become disturbed by incidents such as homeless people being murdered and a woman being lit on fire close to his residence. .A woman was hospitalized with serious burns after she was set on fire while sitting on a sidewalk on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on July 25. .“This was a shocking attack that targeted a vulnerable member of our community,” said Vancouver police Const. Tania Visintin. .Police allege a stranger came up to the woman, poured a flammable substance on her head, and lit it on fire. She ran to a nearby business to receive help..Ramsay said he was swarmed by opponents and threatened with physical violence after a press scrum. He had to be escorted to a private elevator for his safety. .Security officials advised after reviewing the video footage, they believed the swarming and threat amounted to assault. While this time was angry words and a fist, he said “next time it could be worse.” .According to Ramsay, small, vocal groups are becoming angry and volatile. He said the shooting on Hastings Street and the latest homeless encampment made him lose confidence. .Ramsay said he wants to see his kids more often and know his grandkids. He added he wants “to tackle problems I still feel like I can solve.”.“While one community faces the almost certain prospect of poverty, poor health, violence, and premature death, others are now unwilling to provide a welcoming space, a space that could save lives,” he said.
