Platform
- Preservation of Agricultural lands and the protection of the farming sector (both large and small) from encroaching development. To consider and support innovative agricultural endeavours and appropriate agri-businesses.
- To stop overbuilt, over height and out of character, invasive development and to adhere to the urban containment boundary; to support local businesses within the boundary.
- Enhance our village centres, and consider housing options such as co-op housing complexes.
- Financial Responsibility: I believe that if “it’s not broken, don’t fix it”. We need to assess and focus on crucial needs (replacement of infrastructure and public safety) and achieve creative ways to save costs on things we desire. To stabilize Central Saanich’s expenditures by preventing further debt and higher property taxes.
- I personally will vote against a financial raise for Council should the vote take place; in my view, being on Council is not a job, it is Public Service.
- Face to Face: I am of the view that face to face, over coffee, perhaps at my farm office, is the most beneficial method to hear and discuss the concerns and creative ideas of all constituents of all ages and backgrounds. Call it old fashioned, but it works; I will respond to every inquiry. It’s amazing the ideas that can occur with patient, respectful and thoughtful conversation.
- To support and create local environmental policies that enhance and maintain our green spaces, water courses and shores, and to strengthen and support (create) the advisory commissions/committees (Heritage, Environmental, Advisory Planning, Agricultural etc.). The professionals on these committees provide Council with expert advice and ideas for no fee!