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WHERE I STAND<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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My four campaign priorities explain the principles that guide me. The pages below explain how those principles guide my positions on specific issues and how I approach decisions facing Saanich residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/use><\/svg>AMALGAMATION<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>ARTS & RECREATION<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>BIKE LANES<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>CLIMATE ACTION<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>CONSERVATION & STEWARDSHIP<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & PUBLIC SAFETY<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>GOVERNANCE & PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>HOUSING & GROWTH<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>PEOPLE, PETS & PARKS<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>RURAL SAANICH<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>SHORT-TERM RENTALS<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>TAXES, SPENDING & INFRASTRUCTURE<\/span><\/a><\/use><\/svg>TRANSPORTATION<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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HOW I APPROACH DECISIONS<\/span><\/p>\n

I bring a balanced and thoughtful approach to Council, considering multiple factors so we can make the best decisions for Saanich today and tomorrow. <\/span><\/p>\n

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SCIENCE, EVIDENCE AND RESEARCH<\/strong> – Facts and data, not ideology<\/span><\/p>\n

LONG-TERM COST<\/strong> – Sustainable financial decisions, scrutiny of past financial trends<\/span><\/p>\n

INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY<\/strong> – Proactively planning for today and tomorrow<\/span><\/p>\n

COMMUNITY INPUT <\/strong>– Listening to residents and stakeholders<\/span><\/p>\n

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <\/strong>–<\/span> <\/strong>Protecting what makes Saanich great<\/span><\/p>\n

MEASURABLE RESULTS<\/strong>– Accountability and real progress<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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