{"id":666,"date":"2026-09-05T00:17:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=666"},"modified":"2026-09-17T23:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T06:24:00","slug":"on-the-issue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=666","title":{"rendered":"Journal: From The Campaign Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz-root__container-page\" >\n<section id=\"alNQvmt6dDsQ_alNQvmt6dDsQ\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-10f90x8\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-1bboeor\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ipdog1N3qG41\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-2k46m1\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-38l8ks brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1sg5jyd\" data-brz-custom-id=\"eJXDkH7vHpJf\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-500 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1li7fjy\" data-uniq-id=\"gHZQO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1li7fjy\"><span style=\"color: rgb(214, 162, 58);\">JOURNAL<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-dm_serif_text brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-48 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1a85tfg\" data-uniq-id=\"yiY0D\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1a85tfg\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-iwfj1z brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1mga7ef\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qj6SXU29nW1A\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-17 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-uniq-id=\"n8kRU\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">This is a space that you can read about my campaign updates, reflections and thoughts on topics brought forward from residents in my conversations with them. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cDJVoahmuZfv_cDJVoahmuZfv\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-32ebfo\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-14jaoz2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"n_klKd07NISC\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-512ykw\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1lazn0k brz-wrapper\">\n<div data-brz-action=\"click\" data-brz-tabs-id=\"e1Z6ae8uM3MZ\" class=\"brz-tabs brz-tabs--horizontal brz-tabs--style-1 brz-tabs--left brz-css-d-lasy3z brz-css-1y1upzy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"e1Z6ae8uM3MZ\">\n<ul class=\"brz-tabs__nav brz-tabs__nav--horizontal brz-tabs__nav--style-1 brz-tabs__nav--left\">\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop brz-tabs__nav--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">August 21, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">September 4, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">September 9, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">September 10, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">September 13, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">September 14, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">September 16, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__content brz-tabs__content--horizontal brz-tabs__content--style-1 brz-tabs__content--left\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items brz-tabs__items--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile brz-tabs__nav--mobile--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>August 21, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-18vdels brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-p1gq04\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nOKjo4X9aut4\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"ryuio\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Hello everyone,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"qgeAa\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"sCnf5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">As you may have seen in some of my comments in the various election groups on Facebook, I&#8217;m pleased to announce that I&#8217;m running for Saanich Council in the 2026 election campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"zl8A_\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"yVkTw\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Born and raised in Saanich, I&#8217;ve lived here for over 32 years and have witnessed many changes in the community &#8211; some welcomed, while others raised real concerns about where Saanich is headed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"cEmc6\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"zH4WW\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">One of the main focuses of my campaign will be ethical financial management and transparency. Municipal decisions involve taxpayer money: Residents deserve clarity on how their money is being spent and whether the financial decisions represent long-term value for the community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"eHuLo\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"yY0K6\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Topics that come to my mind include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"uUWiy\" style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Property tax\/water\/utility increases<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"qwRft\" style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Worsening service quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"dZVd8\" style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Disingenuous financial processes to fund major projects that should be referendums<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"aYbpI\" style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Loss of meaning behind the constituent voice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"gRIAL\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"yCZDC\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">I also bring a perspective that comes from years of volunteer leadership and financial governance. My volunteer background includes serving as Treasurer of the B.C. Wildlife Federation and as a Director of the B.C. Conservation Foundation. Those roles have given me experience in financial oversight, non-profit governance and board-level decision-making. These organizations are entirely separate from my campaign and do not endorse my candidacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"qGCHo\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"cBS6b\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">My personal involvement in conservation has also given me an appreciation for balancing competing interests.<\/span> <span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Saanich is a diverse municipality, composed of urban and suburban neighbourhoods, rural areas, farmland, forests and sensitive habitat, and residents who all have different priorities and concerns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"e54Qf\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"aVula\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">I am concerned about the pace of development and the encroachment of new development into established single-family home neighbourhoods. (Over)development leads to habitat fragmentation. Community character and heritage is lost as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"lRb7B\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"hghyK\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">I believe we can grow while still being thoughtful about how we grow. We need to plan traffic and infrastructure for what is forecasted in 20+ years. While maintaining dignity in our neighbourhoods, environment and tax base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"ePCvT\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"b1Gbt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">I&#8217;m running because I believe Saanich needs councillors who will listen, ask difficult questions, look closely at the numbers, and work to represent residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"b_KDR\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"lHMnU\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">I know I won&#8217;t agree with everyone on every issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"wfdiR\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"raA4W\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">I don&#8217;t expect to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"yZW0d\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"peI9s\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Strong local government starts with listening to various viewpoints. Understanding different perspectives is a byproduct of that, and helps councillors make better decisions in the chamber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"sKSCj\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"xk2kA\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">I look forward to sharing more about my platform, priorities, and vision for Saanich, and most importantly to hear from you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"eGRh_\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"kzEpt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">In community,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-14gdhgj\" data-uniq-id=\"ezneT\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Alli Deelstra <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>September 4, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-n1zq2z brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-b24ruy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"d_bvrrb6mjIz\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"oJdZ5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 254, 248); color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Today marks a milestone &#8211; I have successfully been nominated as a candidate for Council this Fall. I appreciate the efforts from staff as the process was easy and straightforward. Any questions I had were answered and I left confident to be a potential leader for the community we live in.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>September 9, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1cae9s2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-70j170\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dyAI7RBW0xAl\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"oJdZ5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">After many hours of work, I\u2019m happy to say that each page of my campaign website is finally complete!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"b9Ak3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"kAYhc\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">I\u2019ve built the site to share my background, priorities, campaign updates and ways to get involved. If you have a few minutes to look through it, I\u2019d genuinely appreciate any feedback on the website\u2019s functionality, navigation, or anything that could be clearer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"lBx0V\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"bX9Yl\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">If you notice something that isn\u2019t working quite right, or simply have a suggestion, please feel free to reach out through the <\/span><a class=\"link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=232\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact<\/a> <span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"sgNkj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"sgNkj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Thank you for taking the time to visit and help me make the site as accessible as possible!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>September 10, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1v9jkr3 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1uyk548\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hePRR4wbJRZj\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"oJdZ5\">Today I had the chance to speak with Olivier Laurin with the Saanich News. In the coming weeks, he will release a news article that highlights who I am, what I believe in, and how I will work to serve Saanich. I look forward to sharing it with you and on the <a class=\"link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=302\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News &amp; Media Inquiries<\/a> page when it becomes available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"oWcc3\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"idw9d\">Thank you for the opportunity, Olivier!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>September 13, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-vyqcjm brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1bjnnjw\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uN2TxwtKYxeq\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"oJdZ5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">It was a pleasure joining others at Mount Tolmie Community Association picnic at Horner Park! There was great conversation with other Saanich residents, non-profits and lobby groups. Hearing what the community we live in has to say, is very important and ties directly with my &#8220;Community Driven&#8221; priority. I encourage you to pop over to my <\/span><a class=\"link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=1161\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Priorities<\/a> <span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">page to learn more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"rQbsr\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"kGOrj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Thanks again,<\/span> <a class=\"link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/mtca.ca\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTCA<\/a><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>September 14, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1brefqc brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1kc42kj\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cBPZ9Hg4upkK\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"oJdZ5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">I want to take time to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to my campaign so far. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"dlfZf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"lzmO8\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Every contribution has helped me move my campaign voice forward and connect with Saanich residents. I&#8217;m very grateful for those who have placed their trust in me and chosen to support this campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"juiiG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"lvZ5a\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Thank you for being part of this journey with me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"s1n5e\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"gLy_6\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">If you would like to donate and help out, please visit the <\/span><a class=\"link--external\" style=\"color: rgb(214, 162, 58);\" href=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=303\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate<\/a><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> link and <\/span><a class=\"link--external\" style=\"color: rgb(214, 162, 58);\" href=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=218\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer<\/a><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> pages!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>September 16, 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1y1l8en brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-r0lq5u\" data-brz-custom-id=\"eB3qTrEYayjv\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-justify brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1c96a4d\" data-uniq-id=\"oJdZ5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1c96a4d\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Yesterday, I officially launched my website across my Facebook page and another election discussion group. I received great questions from residents, which I will respond to both on Facebook, but also showcase in this journal so other readers can see my responses.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"hjGpd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"bB1Wk\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Comment from Brad Smith: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"rS2Bj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> &#8220;You are losing me with reduced speed zones in suburban neighbourhoods&#8217;. The current Provincially legislated speed limits are fully adequate. The extra time to move about the community take a toll on business and families.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"ufHCx\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"eQ1ku\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">My response:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"a6iA7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">&#8220;Hi Brad Smith, thanks for taking a look and reaching out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"n9c7Z\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"ffKFs\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">I can appreciate that concern. I think there is a balance here. I support keeping Type A neighbourhood streets (as described on Saanich&#8217;s website) at 30 km\/hour, as these are where children, families, and pedestrians share the roadway with vehicles and bikes. I don&#8217;t think the same approach should automatically apply to our main corridors, where traffic flow matters and businesses are generally located.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"xV0nT\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"lzeiR\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">To share the math behind it: Given uninterrupted traffic flow, driving 30 km\/hour for 1 kilometer take 120 seconds, whereas 50 km\/hour for 1 kilometer takes 72 seconds. The difference is 48 seconds, a relatively small time difference. I believe that&#8217;s a reasonable trade-off on suburban neighbourhood streets where shared roadways are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"x9JPU\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"biAdi\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">This is only my view, and other candidates wish to change speed zones and increase speed thresholds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"sCqYC\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"q3sta\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">I will post your question and my response here as a journal post on my website for other residents to refer to in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"z2vfK\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"xz0VU\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Thank you Brad for addressing this, and I hope I clarified it for you adequately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"yEEcA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"zShgR\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">In community,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Alli Deelstra&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Comment from Teri Kerr:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">&#8220;Hi Alli. Well done for putting yourself out there!! Question for you. Where [do] you stand on the proposed new rink \/ recreation facility at Lambrick Park?&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">My response:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">&#8220;Hi Teri Kerr thanks for engaging! For transparency, I\u2019ve shared my thoughts on Lambrick Park previously and I stand by my position on it. I will expand on it here for the benefit to all followers of my campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">I\u2019m supportive of the project given it remains within scope and is financially feasible. As a lifelong Gordon Head resident living close to Lambrick Park, I believe this side of Saanich has needed improved recreation and ice facilities for a long time. A well-used facility could also support economic activity in the surrounding area, which is something Saanich does need to drive and support. For me, the key sticking point is ensuring it delivers long-term value over the life of the facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">I would want the plan&#8217;s concept and business case to further examine capital costs, ongoing operating and maintenance costs, potential grants and partnerships, and different operating models. That should include comparing municipal operation with credible private-sector or partnership options to determine what provides the best long-term value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Rather than asking if Saanich can or cannot afford it, I think what&#8217;s more important to ask is: What would the taxpayer-supported debt actually be, and can Saanich service that debt sustainably alongside its other infrastructure and financial obligations?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">If those pieces make sense, I would be supportive of seeing the facility become part of our neighbourhood in Gordon Head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Like I mentioned to another commenter on this post, I will add your comment and my response to my journal page on my website, so other readers can see our discourse!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Thank you Teri! Please feel free to reach out to me at hello@alliforsaanich.ca if you&#8217;d like to continue chatting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"e4Whd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Alli Deelstra&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><!-- version:1789712640 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JOURNAL FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL This is a space that you can read about my campaign updates, reflections and thoughts [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-666","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Journal: From The Campaign Trail - Alli Deelstra for Saanich Council &amp; 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