Friday 7 October 2011

Kudos to UVIC

Today's announcement from UVic outlining their decision to take 6 months to engage with the community on their parkade plans is the right way to go.  Just because the proponent is a community institution providing great service and amenities, it doesn't provide them with unlimited social licence.  Thanks UVic for showing the maturity to understand the importance of engaging your neighbours.     I look forward to seeing your project progress.

http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/UVic+parks+sports+centre+plans+talks/5515752/story.html

Wednesday 5 October 2011

Fundraiser tonight - October 5

Join me at Golden City Restaurant tonight at 5:30 for dinner and silent auction as a fundraiser for Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard.

Monday 3 October 2011

Proven Experience – Fresh Eyes

Professional
  • Councillor, District of Saanich 2001- 2005
  • Councillor, District of Central Saanich, 1996-1999
  • 20 year career civil servant, currently Negotiator, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
  • Previously leadership  roles in Climate Action Secretariat,  Olympic Games Secretariat, Oil and Gas Division, and Attorney General
  • MBA, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
  • Certified Negotiator and Mediator
Community:
  • Trustee, Greater Victoria Public Library Board, 2005 - Present
  • Chair, Policy and Program Evaluation Committee, Greater Victoria Library Board
  • Volunteer Coach, Running Room and TC 10K
  • Volunteer Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor Clinic, CIBC Run for the Cure
  • Service on numerous boards and Committees including Sliver Threads, Lower Island Equestrian Club, CRD Arts, Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.
  • 2006 Greater Victoria YWCA Woman of Distinction Award – Public Service

Values

Sustainability
Fiscal responsibility
Climate action
Community liveability