BETTER IS POSSIBLE •
BETTER IS POSSIBLE •
Let’s do it again, Ukee! I’d like to thank those who placed their trust in me during last year’s by-election. We were 8 votes shy of a win. And, it’s proof that every vote counts.
Since then, for Ucluelet, the stakes have gotten even higher. I’m proud to live here. But, I’m also pragmatic about the issues we are facing as a community. I know that the path to a better future is built through listening, collaborating, co-designing, and most importantly… acting before it’s too late.
Join me. I’m in it for you. For us. Because, Better is Possible.
About Todd Evalina
As an experienced entrepreneur, I bring over 20 years of business leadership, fundraising, and problem-solving to everything I do. During my career, I’ve lead purpose-driven work for local and global organizations, helping them to simplify the process of making scary, complicated decisions.
My spouse, Sarah, and I run Evalina Goods here in Ucluelet. We make innovative seaweed-based food and beverage products. You’ve likely seen our products at the Ucluelet Sunday Market and across Vancouver Island this summer.
Testimonials
“The times are changing fast, and Ucluelet is changing along with them. Instead of gatekeeping opportunities and fighting that inevitable change, it’s time we have progressive leadership that proactively works to create a better community for all of us here now, and the generations that will follow.
From affordable housing to community resilience, Todd’s campaign gives me hope in a changing world to create a future Ucluelet that actually works for everybody”
- Ross Reid, Nerdy About Nature, Environmental Educator, Outdoor Filmmaker“Having volunteered alongside Todd on our neighbourhood strata, I’ve had a front-row seat to their approach to leadership. Todd doesn't just talk about community connection. They actively build it, from organizing community events to bring neighbours together to repeatedly standing up at Council to advocate for positive change.
Todd is an exceptional listener, a true collaborator, and someone who brings a fair, balanced perspective to decision-making. I trust Todd to listen to residents and act with our community's best interests in mind.”
- Sarah Gray, Service Design Leader, Community Advocate“Since meeting Todd, I have witnessed their integrity shine through in everything they do. They are deeply committed to supporting, uplifting and volunteering for local causes, and where something they’re passionate about doesn’t yet exist in our community, they take steps to create it - including seed bomb block parties and letter writing circles to support queer youth.
Across many different rooms with many different people, I’ve had the privilege of watching Todd interact with kindness and honesty, while still holding true to their values and beliefs - a deeply important trait for someone aspiring to lead our community as mayor.
Todd is a deep and thoughtful listener, which allows them to hold many perspectives and weave through innovative and exciting ideas about the future while balancing the perspectives of a diverse community.
Todd for Mayor!”
- Sully Rogalski, Coastal Queers Alliance, Executive Director, Community Advocate, Musician2026 Mayoral Platform
Joyful Ucluelet
What if we asked ourselves, as a municipality: How might we design and develop differently to grow resident wellbeing and happiness? That’s the question at the heart of my campaign—and one I’m excited to bring to life as Mayor, because a healthy community is an economically resilient community. Better is Possible.
Housing Affordability
For Ucluelet, housing is our collective affordability priority. We need homes that allow our workforce and residents to build a future here, while ensuring visitors experience a welcoming, thriving town with the capacity, services, and culture that make our community special.
Physical & Social Infrastructure
Let’s ensure Ucluelet has the infrastructure capacity we need today and for years to come—from reliable water, sewer, and power to childcare and wellbeing supports that enable people to work and age in place. We can make these investments without placing the full burden on taxpayers by leveraging my experience in fundraising, partnerships, and collaboration with provincial and federal partners.
Economic Diversification
True innovation is disciplined—sometimes disruptive, often incremental. As an innovation professional, I’ve demonstrated that discipline by building a profitable value-added business here in Ucluelet, and I believe we can focus our community’s energy on made-in-Ucluelet experiences, services, and products while keeping the resulting value and intellectual property in our community.
Small Business Supports
Small businesses are the backbone of Ucluelet’s economy—from hospitality and accommodation to trades, fisheries, manufacturing, and professional services. These are challenging times (Climate change, forest fires, global trade wars), but Ucluelet is home to brilliant, caring business owners, and we can design strategic supports to help our local economy thrive today and into the future.
Tourist Accommodation
Accommodation businesses are a critical part of Ucluelet’s economy, from hotels and inns to B&Bs, hostels, and short-term rentals. I support a balanced mix and sustainable growth, with strategic supports to strengthen existing offerings, and I will not introduce or support motions that directly revoke or indirectly nullify existing short-term rental licences.
Indigenous Leadership & Reciprocity
To me, reconciliation starts with respect and truth, and means involving Indigenous Nations and Peoples early—before decisions are made, and ideally as partners at the decision-making table—and asking, “How would you like to be involved?” We’re fortunate to have strong relationships, protocol agreements, and partnerships in place, and I believe in seven-generation thinking: making decisions that strengthen those relationships for generations to come.
Ecological Conservation & Restoration
I believe our municipality should treat the natural environment as a partner in decision-making, observing ʔiisaak and considering the wellbeing of people, wildlife, and habitats. By partnering with Indigenous Nations and local non-profits who are already deep in this important work, we can conserve, restore, and remediate ecosystems while amplifying work that’s already making a difference.