“A common-sense experienced approach that puts residents first”
Following the Second World War and the political crises of the 1950s, my family emigrated from Britain to Vancouver, settling in West Vancouver, Eagle Harbour, in 1961. What ensued for us was the struggle of many immigrant families to understand and to succeed in a new environment. My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic, the value of a good education and a passionate commitment to community, especially West Vancouver.
I was elected to council in 2014 and 2022, (I ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2018), by West Vancouver residents.
I am again running for council to ensure that residents' values are in fact, reflected in council's decisions. Residents must be listened to by their elected officials in Open Council meetings not Closed.
I believe that the changes we make and the developments we approve must improve our residents' quality of life. With my experience, I can proactively assist in intelligent planning for strategic development that does not undermine our seaside, village-like character or overwhelm our infrastructure.
I will work with the mayor, my fellow councillors and members of staff in a collaborative, thoughtful and respectful manner to create fiscal policies and development strategies that will guide West Vancouver into the future.
In summation, I have listened and I have learned; I will put residents' needs and interests first, for they are West Vancouver.
As your elected official:
- I will take a fiscally responsible and accountable approach to spending, to ensure that we are achieving the best value for your tax dollars;
- I will advocate to protect our natural environment for future generations' enjoyment, by acting to preserve our tree canopy, by ensuring that our parks and beaches are maintained in their natural state and that there is no future building on, or commercialization of, our waterfront or above the 1200 foot mark;
- I will ensure that neighbourhood character throughout West Vancouver is respected and strengthened as we add a diversity of housing to attract young families to our community and to allow seniors to downsize and age in place;
- I will support Local Area Plans that reflect the existing seaside character of our community, that address the expectations of our citizens and that seek to revitalize and energize our business districts;
- I will support Arts and Culture strategies which satisfy the community's needs and which are financially viable;
- I will work collaboratively with North Vancouver and First Nations Councils to address our mutual problematic traffic and infrastructure issues. We need to speak as a unified voice to work towards a successful resolution of our traffic congestion and infrastructure needs.
Putting Residents' Interests First
West Vancouver is a SPECIAL place. Please VOTE!