I know my biases and work hard to understand those with opposing views to create collaborative outcomes. Over the past 4 years I’ve seen the consequences of not listening which erodes trust and respect. I am passionate, but not polarizing. I advocate for my principles, but am not antagonistic.
As your Mayor I will remain accessible and create a culture of collaboration and cooperation.
Being Mayor of Courtenay is a significant commitment that extends well beyond Council meetings, involving extensive preparation, meetings with residents and community partners, regional responsibilities, conferences, public events and ongoing community service.
My experience as a business owner, mentor, volunteer, councillor, mayor and regional representative has shaped how I approach local government: understand the problem, bring the right people together and focus on practical results.
Elect Respect is a non-partisan initiative encouraging candidates, elected officials and citizens to debate ideas and policies vigorously while rejecting harassment, intimidation and personal attacks.
Accessibility is about more than ramps and sidewalks—it means identifying and removing the physical, communication, technological and systemic barriers that prevent people from fully participating in community life.
A successful downtown needs more than storefronts—it needs people living nearby, thriving local businesses, welcoming public spaces and transportation connections that make the area easy to reach and enjoyable to spend time in.
Municipal government cannot control every factor affecting the economy, but it can create the conditions for businesses to invest, expand and succeed through clear processes, reliable infrastructure and informed economic development.
I am running for re-election because Courtenay and the Comox Valley are entering an important period of change, with major housing, infrastructure, public safety, economic and regional projects requiring experienced and consistent municipal leadership.
Health care is primarily a provincial responsibility, but local governments can strengthen physician recruitment by working with health-care partners and helping make the Comox Valley a community where doctors and other health professionals want to establish their pract…
The Anderton Riverbank Restoration is an opportunity to address failing infrastructure while restoring a significant section of the Courtenay River shoreline and creating a safer, more resilient and enjoyable riverfront for the community.
Project status: Construction start
During the holiday season, some City facilities will be closed, but our essential emergency services will continue to operate seamlessly, ensuring the safety and well-being of our community throughout the festive period.
The public may view Council meetings either in person or via livestream on the City of Courtenay YouTube Channel. The meeting duration will vary according to the agenda. Courtenay City Council meetings have moved. Meetings take place in the Comox Valley Regional Distric…
The public may view Council meetings either in person or via livestream on the City of Courtenay YouTube Channel. The meeting duration will vary according to the agenda. Courtenay City Council meetings have moved. Meetings take place in the Comox Valley Regional Distric…
Increasing accessibility for all benefits our entire community. Soon after the last election I met with John Higginbotham and toured Courtenay in a scooter from Air Park to North Island College. It was clear that many of the streets, intersections and public buildings were not designed for accessibility.
I helped link the city, as well as developers, to work with the Rick Hansen Foundation for certification of accessible projects which in turn can help fund them.
Below you can read a letter from Jim Gillis, whom I had the pleasure to spend some time with during my campaign launch event this past summer.