Candidate for Saanich Council in the 2017 By-election

 

Watch this short clip to find out why I want to represent Saanich residents on Council

 
 

THE DISTRICT OF SAANICH WILL HOLD A BY-ELECTION ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 FROM 8 A.M. TO 8 P.M. FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR.

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ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES 

  • Wednesday, September 13, 2017: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue
  • Monday, September 18, 2017: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue

GENERAL VOTING DAY 

Saturday, September 23, 2017; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

  • Cedar Hill Recreation Centre; 3220 Cedar Hill Road
  • Gordon Head Recreation Centre; 4100 Lambrick Park Way
  • G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre; 3100 Tillicum Road
  • Saanich Commonwealth Place; 4636 Elk Lake Road
 

THE LATEST FROM REBECCA

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Does governance matter? More than you may think.

I like clarity. My sense is that most people do. It’s important to ensure everyone has a common understanding of roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes. Otherwise, there is a risk that things won’t get done when boundaries are unclear, or that management is both uncoordinated and inefficient. I think we need to improve clarity in Saanich in the following three veins:

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(re)development + affordability in Saanich

What do these two topics have in common? Lots. Most discussions about affordability in the municipal context focus narrowly on social housing, and disregard the significant influence municipalities can exert – both passively and actively – on the cost of living. The good news is, we have lots of room for improvement in Saanich, and lots of tools at our disposal. Here are some of the approaches I will work to bring forward to Saanich Council.

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My views on Saanich’s EDPA

The EDPA, or Saanich’s Environmental Development Permit Area, is intended to support biodiversity conservation in Saanich, and is top-of-mind for many voters in this by-election. It impacts over 2,000 private properties in our municipality. I’ve talked to many people on both sides of the issue and poured over several reports to approach it objectively and inform my thinking on how we should proceed.

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Let’s talk about the A-word: Amalgamation

Public discourse about full or partial amalgamation of the 13 municipalities in the Capital Regional District always seems to be bubbling just below the surface. I’m frequently asked about my view on it, and I want to be transparent about where I stand.

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