I wanted to update all of you on campaign activity to date. First, my heartfelt gratitude to community organizations and to residents who have taken all of my signs (the last two placed yesterday), for kindly walking my brochures through neighbourhoods, for the All Candidates’ events and for the coffee parties hosted to meet residents … Read more

https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-if-you-care-about-democracy-vote-in-civic-elections-12742790 This is an excellent article that recently appeared in the Times-Colonist authored by Gene Miller, who founded Monday Magazine and now writes editorial pieces locally. This editorial underlines the significance of keeping civic elections about local communities and not about political parties; influence on municipal/local government decision-making should be driven by the community. One … Read more

Thanks to local groups and organizations, there are a variety of opportunities to meet and listen to candidates running in upcoming civic, provincial and School Trustee elections. Please mark your calendars: October 1st – 7:00 PM All Candidates’ Forum for Oak Bay Mayor and Council – Oak Bay High School Theatre October 3rd – 2:00-4:00 … Read more

First, thanks to everyone who has reached out for one of my election signs. Your support and encouragement are appreciated and it’s rewarding to know that my community is actively engaged in this civic election. In fact, I believe that Oak Bay is more engaged and informed ahead of this election than in previous elections. … Read more

‘It gives me meaning’: Oak Bay incumbent looks to hold onto council seat