With a great team and community, together we’ve achieved unprecedented work in the Town of Gibsons:

Homes, infrastructure and services to meet the needs of residents

·      129 new units of non-profit rental housing and 43 childcare spaces;

·      reduction in per capita water usage without going past Stage 2;

·      the most senior government grants in Town history, including for major infrastructure replacement, environmental restoration, homelessness services and the Housing Accelerator Fund;

A vibrant community

·      return of the film industry through Murder in a Small Town, while honouring its history through the restoration of The Persephone;

·      a new approach to short-term rentals for balanced support of tourism and security for long-time operators;

·      support of a fun, vibrant and inclusive economy with more new businesses, music, culture and events for all ages than we had four years ago (including the Coastal Tsunami, the reborn Twilight Cinema and return of Molly’s Reach!).

Better decision-making and public participation

·      refocus of Council on effective decision-making, governance and direction-setting;

·      restorations of civil community conversations, including responsiveness to social media and other queries, well-attended budget dialogues, and a Residents’ Assembly;

·      update and alignment the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.

There are more challenges and opportunities on the horizon, all of which I have been already focusing on and am prepared to carry forward with your support:

Responsible government

·      responsibly managing the costs of population growth and the transition to increased policing responsibilities;

·      ensuring growth pays for growth and pursuing outside funding wherever possible.

Stronger community

·      continuing advocacy for reliable BC Ferries service, more long-term care beds, sustainable support for public childcare and a new local clinic;

·      capitalizing on economic opportunities created by the coming CIRQL passenger ferry;

·      implementing plans to enhance the Five Corners/Molly’s Lane area of Lower Gibsons, including adding parking and washrooms.

We will also have change on our next council: I look forward to welcoming exciting, bright, new voices and ideas, from candidates and voters alike, in the coming election campaign.