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.
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.
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…
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…
Starting next week, you can give feedback on a draft strategic cultural plan for Courtenay.
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…
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…
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…
The City of Courtenay’s annual report is now available online, and staff is requesting public feedback on the document. It can be found at at bit.ly/4aWVw4w Paper copies also are available at City Hall.
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.