Heather Gartshore

What would you like to have accomplished by Nov 15, 2015
Council will be adopting a Local Area Plan which addresses growth by way of increased housing density  in the McTavish/East Saanich/Canora Road area, having been informed by a thorough public consultation process in which residents have confidence.   Being respectful, I will have enjoyed a first year in office, with plenty of healthy debate, free of acrimony and friction.

What would you like to have accomplished by June 1, 2017
Creating a vision and planning for future use of the former Sandown racetrack as productive agricultural land will be well underway.   Led by innovative community members committed to healthy locally produced food and preservation of farmland, Sandown will be the site of a permanent Farmers Market, and a source of pride for North Saanich residents.

What would you like to have accomplished by Oct 1, 2018
The District will be supporting and encouraging Block Parties in residential neighborhoods, like many municipalities, recognizing that relationships are the foundation of a strong community.   Under the auspices of a new Recreation and Culture Commission, community volunteers supported by online resources will lead these initiatives.

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Dorothy Hartshorne

What would you like to have accomplished by Nov 15, 2015
Revised secondary suite bylaws in place. All municipal processes streamlined to better serve residents

What would you like to have accomplished by June 1, 2017
Sandown lands remediated and the commercial complex well on its way to completion

What would you like to have accomplished by Oct 1, 2018
Dunsmuir property functioning as a vital part of the community again.

Implementation of a coordinated long range community plan for North Saanich, Sidney and Central Saanich

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Geoff Orr

What would you like to have accomplished by Nov 15, 2015
Initiate local area planning for the McTavish and Tsehum housing areas. Contribute positively to effective Council dialogue. Participate in the Saanich Peninsula Housing Partnership initiative. Determine whether or to what extent a review of the OCP is warranted. Take appropriate action based on the outcome of the amalgamation question.

What would you like to have accomplished by June 1, 2017
Complete the review of the District bylaws and development permit areas with a view to achieving a reasonable balance of private and public interests. Establish a long-term taxation strategy. Implement some of the Marine Task Force, Agricultural Economic Development Strategy and Parks Master Plan recommendations. Adopt bylaws regarding secondary suites. Establish a public boat ramp at Pat Bay.

What would you like to have accomplished by Oct 1, 2018
Realize construction of diversified housing as contemplated in the local area plan for McTavish. Ensure that the Saanich Peninsula Housing Partnership is successful. Establish a permanent location for a Farm Market.

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Celia Stock

What would you like to have accomplished by Nov 15, 2015
Draft of an Affordable Housing Policy is being written;
A Council approved Review of portions of the Official Community Plan (OCP) is underway;
That property tax can be maintained at reasonable levels, with minimal increase;
That there is momentum on the Sandown development agreement for the commercial property;

2015 is the Jubilee celebration for North Saanich.  As a member of the Planning Committee, I would like to look back and say, we have had a wonderful, exciting Jubilee year with many memorable events for all residents; That I will have been able to mentor and assist new Council members with our work, so that Council can be more effective, and these members will have had an easier transition to Councillor.

What would you like to have accomplished by June 1, 2017
I would like to see the  Final Report of the review of portions of the OCP presented to Council in January, 2017, and NS working with a new OCP by June 1, 2017;
That an Affordable Housing Policy is in place;
That area planning for the approved development areas is finished;
That we have opened new trails, at least one new park, and improved our beach accesses;
That Council maintains our continuous, open communication with all residents.

What would you like to have accomplished by Oct 1, 2018
Just before the mandate ends, I would like to see that: we have kept property tax as low as we possibly could through thoughtful budgeting and careful financial management;
we have worked to maintain our rural, ALR, agricultural, marine, and environmental vision in the new OCP;
we have provided a diversity of new housing, in a balanced way, adhering to the principles of the new, revised OCP;
we have collected the scientific data necessary to be able to plan to protect our shoreline and residents’ waterfront properties in the face of  climate change;
we have had a Council which has worked collaboratively, with  Staff and residents, building consensus, while respecting different viewpoints. And, which has made decisions for a better future for all residents.

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Murray Weisenberger

What would you like to have accomplished by Nov 15, 2015
To have public consultation on the OCP review to be complete with adoption in January 2015.
To have initiated the study of amalgamation costs and benefits.
To have vigorous but respectful debate be the norm at Council meetings.
To have had a meaningful 50th birthday celebration for the District

What would you like to have accomplished by June 1, 2017
To have Local Area Plans for areas identified in the OCP review in place.
To have high quality and leading edge projects coming to Council for consideration.
To have discussed in Council and the Advisory Committees issues around amalgamation.
To have vigorous but respectful debate be the norm at Council meetings.

What would you like to have accomplished by Oct 1, 2018
To have been frugal and wise with taxpayer’s money.
To have brought useful information to the public on the costs and benefits of amalgamation.
To seek further guidance via referendum on this issue.
To have vigorous but respectful debate be the norm at Council meetings.

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