BETTER IS POSSIBLE •
BETTER IS POSSIBLE •
Let’s do it again, Ukee! I’d like to thank the 167 folks 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.
2026 Mayoral Platform
Joyful Ucluelet
What if we asked ourselves as a municipality:
How we might design and develop differently, to grow resident joy, wellbeing, and happiness?
It includes, but goes beyond language, culture, arts, education, and activity. It’s the question I’m holding at the forefront of my campaign, and that I’m excited to bring to life as Mayor of Ucluelet, because a healthy community is an economically resilient community.
And, Better is Possible.
Physical & Social Infrastructure
Let’s ensure adequate capacity for now and for years to come.
I will prioritize physical infrastructure required to enable new development, ensure stability of sewer, water, electrical, and include social infrastructure, such as childcare that supports labour-force participation, and wellness supports that allow residents to grow and age in-place.
And, we need to fund these initiatives without placing the entire burden on taxpayers. I have deep experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, and collaboration with provincial and federal partners.
Housing Affordability
For Ucluelet, housing is our current, collective, affordability priority.
Our town must be able to accommodate our workforce, to fill and hold roles in industry, the public and private sectors, and the social service by ensuring residents see a prosperous future in the town.
This is equally important for visitors to our region, ensuring they are entering a welcoming, thriving town where capacity and services are abundant and culturally significant.
Small Business Support
Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. This incudes hospitality, accommodation, professional services, breweries, cafes, manufacturing, fisheries, craftspeople, and more.
And, it’s hard right now, moving from a pandemic through the impact of climate change and forest fires that halted visitor traffic to our region, then to tariffs, trade, and global energy wars disrupting the cost of goods, services, and life as we knew it.
We have a brilliant home, full of smart, caring business owners. And, we can design strategic supports for today and into the future.
Tourist Accommodation
Hotels, motels, inns, boutique hotels, bed and breakfast's, short-term rentals, and hostels are a critical part of our economy.
Tourists in our region are served by a variety of accommodation types. The right blend of these accommodation types, and a balanced growth rate, is necessary to support our current and future needs.
I support these businesses and WILL NOT introduce or support motions that directly revoke or indirectly nullify existing STR licenses.
Ecological Restoration
I believe that our municipality and council should consider our environment as a partner in decision-making.
We should observe ʔiisaak and act accordingly. And, wherever possible, we should make efforts to conserve, remediate, and restore healthy ecosystems.
Further, Indigenous nations and non-profits are already deep in this work. In partnership we can make informed decisions that amplify initiatives that are already working
Indigenous Leadership & Living in Reciprocity
To me, it starts with respect. It starts with truth. It builds outward from there.
There is a lot of value in ensuring that Indigenous Nations and Indigenous Peoples are involved in conversation early and often—before decisions have been made, and ideally, sitting as partners at the decision-making table. And so, my commitment is to always start by asking, “How would you like to be involved?”
I believe in “seven generation thinking”. We’re fortunate to live in a community where daily life, strong relationships, protocol agreements, and partnerships are already in place. There is always room for improvement as we receive new information and learn.
Every decision we make should result in sustainable relationships for seven generations.