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CAST AN INFORMED VOTE t’s easy to take elections and voting for granted. Candidates and issues seem to come and go. Yet the ability to have a say in how and by whom our governments are run is a precious right that many people on earth do not share. We are lucky that on November 19th we will have 65 candidates vying for our support on the North Shore. Standing for Public office is

a noble calling and we are fortunate that all these candidates are willing to serve. Imagine what it would be like if nobody wanted to stand? To me 65 candidates tells me that our local democracy is strong and vibrant and deserves our attention. This year – we have invited candidates to participate in this Advertising section that presents the candidate and their ideas – in their own words. This allows you to get to know some of the candidates a little better and

many have provided other contact information so you can connect directly with them. This is your opportunity to get to know them and find out how they are planning to impact local life. North Shore issues from taxation and the environment to housing density and quality of life, municipal spending and education, recreation services to seniors programs - this is your chance to learn what your options are, get to know who represents your views and

make an informed decision. A complete list of candidates by Municipality is available at www. votenorthshore.ca and there you will also find a link to a listing of the All Candidates debates Your vote does make a difference. On November 19th, you have a chance to have your say.

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Don Bell

Chris Dorais

RUNNING FOR: COUNCILLOR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

RUNNING FOR: SCHOOL TRUSTEE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Facts about me This is my ﬁrst time running in City of North Vancouver. I previously served North Vancouver as: Member of Parliament, District Mayor, District Councillor, School Board Chair & Trustee

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I live in the City of North Vancouver – Central Lonsdale area 5 years, and in North Vancouver for 42 years. I am currently Vice-President of the Friends of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Society, Chair of the 2010 special City of North Vancouver Civic Engagement Task Force I was former Public Affairs Director for Canada Safeway, and former owner of small retail business in North Vancouver.

reach me at

telephone 604 987 2355 email don@donbell.ca internet www.donbell.ca

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What made you decide to stand in this election? I’m running for Councillor because I want to play an active role and contribute to the well-being of our City. I find helping to make decisions that will improve the quality of living for residents in our community is both challenging and satisfying. What major issues do you think have to be addressed in the next 3 years? I believe the following will be key priorities for Council: 1. Limit tax increases. Exercise prudent management of all spending. 2. Manage development density to protect and improve the livability of our City, based on our Official Community Plan. 3. Improve our cultural, recreation, sports facilities and parks and public spaces (Art Gallery, Museum, Harry Jerome Recreation Centre, Waterfront areas). 4. Promote a climate where businesses can prosper and create jobs. 5. Improve transit and SeaBus service. Pursue a new bus depot. We also need a variety of housing options to meet the different and changing needs of our residents, particularly young persons and seniors. What areas of specific expertise will you bring to this council? I have a unique combination of business, community and local political experience that will enable me to be an effective member of Council. I will work in a co-operative and constructive manner with other Council members to solve problems and meet challenges. Communication and listening abilities are skills I will bring to my role as a Councillor. I know how governments work, and how they can work best cooperatively, to get things done.

I want to be known for: Vision and Experience.

Facts about me

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I’ve served two terms on the North Vancouver Board of Education; 2002-2008, and two years as the Board Chairperson. I have lived in the City of North Vancouver for 34 years. I have 3 children aged 17, 18, and 20. I graduated from Carson Graham Secondary in 1988 and stayed in my community to raise my family. I worked in Senior’s care and moved on to work for the Hospital Employees’ Union where I currently hold the position of Director of Membership Services.

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telephone 604-838-8157 email chrisdorais@gmail.com internet www.doraisfortrustee.com

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR CHRIS DORAIS

What major issues do you think have to be addressed in the next 3 years? I hope to be at the Board table after November 19, 2011 to work on and inﬂuence the following important issues in the school district: • Build a collaborative environment at the Board table focusing on students and ensuring the school district stays in the forefront in the changing paradigm in education. We should be continually looking at how we offer education in North Vancouver and be open to creative alternatives. • Responsible use of surplus school district properties. We need to work with community partners to utilize closed schools and ensure this infrastructure doesn’t sit empty. • Focus in early learning and childcare. I would work towards expanding the school district’s Early Learning Foundations program and set a goal of having childcare available at every school in the district.

What have your past contributions to the Community been?

I have been honoured to serve the community for 6 years on the Board of Education. Community service is always a humbling experience. I’ve also had the opportunity to serve our community in the past advocating for seniors, healthcare, and childcare. I also served on the City Library Board, Parks and Environment Advisory Committee, and City Advisory Planning Committee. My most rewarding community service was coaching children’s soccer and baseball. These experiences have contributed to every aspect of my life. I hope to be at the Board table once again serving our community.

I want to be known for: Listening to the voice of our community.

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Glen Miller

Darrell Mussatto

RUNNING FOR: COUNCILLOR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

RUNNING FOR: MAYOR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Facts about me This is my ﬁrst time running. I live in the City, in the Ridgeway area. I have lived in North Vancouver about 8 years I have been involved on municipal committees including Chair of the Heritage Advisory Commission and ViceChair of the Arts & Culture Commission

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telephone 604 616 9697 email glen.miller@telus.net internet www.glenmiller.info

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR GLEN MILLER

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What made you decide to stand in this election? As Chair of the Heritage Advisory Commission I feel that the city is not treating its heritage inventory properly and I wanted a stronger voice in this regard. I enjoy my committee work and believe you get more from the community if you are actively involved.

Do you have the support or endorsement of any particular organizations?

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No, I want to be independent of outside inﬂuences.

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What is your current employment?

How do you ﬁnd out what people’s concerns are? I have started conducting surveys on my website, if elected I plan to expand that to allow for online polling of big issues.

Public Safety and Information Technology Consultant Are there any areas of interest that you would like to express an opinion on? Development I am for development, which engenders both an affordable and better quality of life for all residents. Development brings many challenges. Amongst these are the need to maintain and build on community, make the City more pedestrian-friendly and improve public transit, and ensure that we have the infrastructure to serve the needs of our local population. Development should also not come at an unrecoverable cost to our environment and history. Too many heritage buildings have already been torn down and too many mature trees lost forever. We need better local regulation on both fronts.

I want to be known for: Engaging the electorate more on signiﬁcant municipal issues, and not being inﬂuenced by unions or developers.

Facts about me I have served two terms as Mayor and prior to that four terms as Councillor. I have lived in the City of North Vancouver for over 50 years and feel really fortunate to live in such a terriﬁc community. We have it all – mountains, waterfront and so many fantastic businesses - everything you need to enjoy life to its fullest. In my spare time, I like to work in my garden, play soccer and the odd game of golf. I am proud to support local sports and a huge fan of the Vancouver Canucks!

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telephone 604 986 5876 internet www.DarrellMussatto.ca

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR DARRELL MUSSATTO

People know me and my values. They know that in my 18 years on Council I’ve worked hard to balance the different needs of our community. I’ve worked to bring new economic development and investment to our City. But I’ve worked just as hard to ensure that the benefits of growth are shared by everyone through initiatives like our new Shipbuilders’ Plaza, new parks and recreation facilities, affordable housing projects and a new library. For me, positive leadership means helping real people with real concerns find fair and common sense solutions that work for everybody. The most important issue in this election is leadership. People tell me they want a Mayor and Council who can make tough decisions without dividing our community into winners and losers – a Mayor who will listen, look for consensus, and work hard to find “win-win” solutions for our community. Like every other member of Council I have my own values and my own views. But I know that the Mayor only has one vote on Council and that the Mayor’s real job is to set the tone for Council and the community. People need to know that their Mayor will be there to make City Council and City Hall welcoming places – that whether you are there to support City Hall or to fight it, you will be made to feel at ease, supported and respected. It’s the kind of Mayor I will continue to be.

I want to be known for: Positive leadership.

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Cyndi Gerlach Know your candidates

RUNNING FOR: SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Facts about me it’s in your best interest.

It’s your right

to choose your leaders.

A graduate of Handsworth Secondary, I have been fortunate enough to raise my children in our District. I am the Chair of the NV District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), where I have volunteered for 3 years. I am Vice Chair for North Shore Youth Soccer, and a Director with the North Vancouver FC, and a member of the District of North Vancouver’s Community Service Advisory Committee. I believe in the importance of education that meets the speciﬁc needs of each student, and in the strength of our community.

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telephone 604-831-6608 email cyndigerlach@live.ca internet cyndigerlach.com

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What major issues do you think have to be addressed in the next 3 years? Our district is moving in an exciting direction with the new 10-year strategic plan. My focus is to ensure the needs of parents & students are at the forefront of this plan. As we implement updated programs with expanded career training, open a new community learning centre, and develop personalized learning, I want to ensure that student needs are put ﬁrst. Another issue is the district properties that are not being used for public education. Should we sell any of these properties, or do we ﬁnd ways to use them to meet other community needs? I want to work for a community-based solution.

What areas of speciﬁc expertise will you bring to this council/ school district?

I have 10 years experience developing personalized learning, and working with parents, students, teachers, and principals to successfully implement these plans. Education is changing quickly; handson experience in individualized learning at the district level is key to helping our students reach their potential. I have this expertise, and a clear understanding of how to apply the theory of personalized learning to real world solutions.

If there is one change you could help bring about - what would it be?

Building relationships between our school board and our parents & students. Trust is earned, and when trust is gone, conﬁdence is gone. Helping parents and school administrations understand each other’s needs and positions is a strength that I will bring to our school board.

I want to be known for: Creating personalized learning solutions for all students.

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Kevin Macauley

RUNNING FOR: COUNCILLOR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Facts about me

What made you decide to stand in this election?

I’m seeking re-election because I love the North Shore and I’m determined to see that it continues to be one of the best and healthiest places to live in BC for all families, including my children and their children. Sound financial management is critical in government. I’m a Chartered Accountant and during my career have been Chief Financial Officer in public practice, industry and local governments and taught government finance at Capilano University.

I’m seeking re-election. I’ve served as a councillor for six years. I live in the District of North Vancouver. I’ve lived here for 33 years. I have a wife and three married daughters with six grandchildren under ﬁve who all live on the North Shore. I’m a retired CA and completely dedicated to District affairs working 40-60 hours per week. My focus on Council is sound ﬁnancial management, transparency and accountability. I’m on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

reach me at

telephone 604 986 0659 email robinhicks@shaw.ca internet www.robinhicks.org

What would you like your legacy as an elected ofﬁcial to be?

I want my legacy to be that I listened to the residents of the District and heard their concerns. I’ve worked hard to ensure that the District is in better ﬁnancial shape than when I arrived. I want to see property taxes stabilized by establishing new revenue and amalgamating functions - one police force, one ﬁre service, one municipality!

What have your past contributions to the Community been?

I believe that volunteering is an important way of giving back and helping to create a healthy and vibrant community. I’ve acted as Treasurer for four community organizations, coached soccer, taught ﬁnance in local schools’ Junior Achievement programs, and acted as a tax preparer for low income seniors. I’ve volunteered with Silver Harbour Seniors, Lynn Valley Community Association, North Shore Girls Soccer Club, Capilano Tennis Club, Lower Mainland Water Polo League, Cruisers Swim Club, Argyle High School sports teams and the Tyee Ski Club.

I want to be known for: I would like to be remembered as a politician who was honest, exhibited ﬁnancial integrity and used common sense.

What is your current employment/past employment?

I have recently retired from my position as a Fire Captain with the District of North Vancouver Fire Service.

This is my ﬁrst time running in a Municipal election.

What have your past contributions to the community been?

I have lived and worked in the District of North Vancouver for over 30 years. I currently live just a short walk from District Hall.

One of my proudest contributions to the community was my role as one of the key members and organizers of the Fire and Life Safety program, the “Mr. Do Bee” show. It took many volunteer hours to bring the Life Safety programs to over 100,000 children in the District of North Vancouver.

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What made you decide to stand in this election?

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How do you ﬁnd out what people’s concerns are?

Facts about me

My wife, two daughters and I love to hike and snow shoe with our dog Gus on the trails of the North Shore. I spent many years working with kids through the BC Fire ﬁghters Burn Camp, coaching, and teaching. I also enjoyed my time working with seniors on various safety programs. My hope is to continue working with these two groups in the future.

reach me at

telephone 778.926.0684 email kfmacauley@gmail.com internet www.kevinmacauley.com

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR KEVIN MACAULEY

After serving my community for over 30 years as a ﬁre ﬁghter I have a desire to continue my public service as a council member with a full time commitment to making the District a great place to live.

In many ways it is the same way as a fire fighter. People trusted me to come in to their homes. My team and I are currently knocking on as many doors as possible to connect with the people of the District and find out what matters to them.

I want to be known for: A full time practical approach committed to results.

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Doug MacKay-Dunn

Alan Nixon

RUNNING FOR: COUNCILLOR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER

Facts about me

What made you stand in this election?

I have served the community in many capacities for over 40 years. As the oldest of eight, learning to help others in need and to be responsible came early. I believe politics is about helping people and I want to help to: resolve the North Shore affordable housing crises; create an effective North Shore drug treatment program for youth with support for their families, and to ensure that new RCMP contract guarantees that our police are accountable and responsible to North Vancouver ﬁrst and Ottawa second. My platform and video statements may be found on www.dougmackay-dunn.com

I am seeking re-election. My political experience includes: Chair of the Board of Education and three terms on Council. For over 32 years, Doreen and I have made North Vancouver our home. We have two daughters and two grandchildren. We love the natural wonders of this special place. During my career with the Vancouver Police Department I was honored to receive numerous commendations and awards for community service.

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telephone 604 219 0609 internet www.dougmackay-dunn.com

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR DOUG MACKAY-DUNN

What major issues do you think you have to address in the next three years?

The major financial issues are: Infrastructure repair and replacement, restraining Metro Vancouver and Translink’s over-spending, tax control through improved control of expenses and the affordable housing crises. In terms of the latter, I support the development of an affordable mix of housing types for people at all stages of life,(including adults, families and youth with developmental , financial, medical, mental health issues and/or addiction challenges) by working with senior levels of government, community partners, social service providers, and non profits; to provide: a. Alternatives to traditional home ownership. b. A full continuum of supportive and transitional housing for those in need. c. District land (including community facility leases), where appropriate, to leverage other funding. d. Help those agencies assisting the homeless in their transition to independent living.

I want to be known as: A catalyst for positive social change.

Facts about me I am looking to be re-elected and have served 3 terms since ﬁrst being elected in 2002.

I have made the decision to stand for re-election as I believe it is critical that we start to put ﬂesh and bones on the framework of the Ofﬁcial Community Plan that was adopted in June 2011. I want to be on Council to ensure that concrete actions are taken to respond to the spirit and intent of the Vision that resulted from 3 years of community consultation and plan development. The major issues facing the District in the coming years will be:

I have lived in the District of North Vancouver almost continuously for 53 years. I currently live in Pemberton Heights on the same property on which I grew up as a kid.

• Assessing and, if necessary, adjusting Service Levels and our Financial Planning to ensure Fiscal Sustainability in the long term We simply cannot continue down the path of annual 3-4% General Tax increases when we will also be faced with the reality of having to invest in new Solid and Liquid Waste Handling facilities within the next 10 years.

I am married to Cathy and have 3 grown daughters and 4 grand-daughters.

• Designing and building a replacement for the existing William Grifﬁn Recreation Facility in an economically responsible and accountable manner.

I have a life-long commitment to Community Service having coached baseball, softball and soccer on my daughters’ teams; served as a member and Chair of the Pemberton Heights Community Association; served as a member and Chair of the Advisory Planning Commission of the District of North Vancouver.

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telephone 604 644 7756 email alan@alannixon.com internet www.alannixon.com

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR ALAN NIXON

• Ensuring sensitive, compatible and acceptable levels of growth and development within our 4 identiﬁed Town Centres in order to provide a wide-range of alternative and affordable housing for our young people and Seniors. I want my legacy to be that I always listened to the voices of my constituents and that I heard their concerns and aspirations and that, wherever possible, I advocated on their behalf to adopt new policies and procedures that would address their issues and make their lives somewhat better.

I want to be known for: Always being prepared to listen and serve the needs of my constituents. Always being prepared to try to improve the quality of life in our neighbourhoods!

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Craig Cameron

RUNNING FOR: COUNCILLOR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: WEST VANCOUVER

Facts about me This is my ﬁrst time running for Council, but I was elected to the West Vancouver Board of Education in 2005 and in 2008, and have served as Chair of that Board for the past 3 years.

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My husband and I have been longtime residents of West Vancouver, and have two teenage daughters.

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telephone 604 926 2257 email ma@maryannbooth.com internet www.maryannbooth.com

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR MARY-ANN BOOTH

We have a lot to be proud of in West Vancouver: a beautiful and safe community, a colourful history, and wonderful amenities. I’m committed to honouring those assets, but I believe we can do better. I envision a more livable, a more vibrant, and a more engaged community.

What major issues do you think have to be addressed in the next 3 years?

The biggest issue facing West Vancouver is balancing high expectations for community services, and growing concerns of our citizens regarding their ability to fund these services. We managed it very successfully in District 45, where parents wanted excellent education despite unprecedented ﬁnancial restraint. I’m conﬁdent we can do the same on Council.

I live in the Ambleside neighbourhood of West Vancouver. I have been a business lawyer since 1987, a lecturer in the Sauder School of Business at UBC, and a Crown Prosecutor. I’ve served on several Municipal committees including most recently, the Field Sport Forum Working Group and the School Trafﬁc Safety Advisory Committee.

What made you stand in this election?

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How do you ﬁnd out what people’s concerns are?\ By listening. I have long believed that our greatest resource in this community is our people. People that know me will tell you that I work hard to build relationships with people and hear their concerns. I greatly value opinions and advice and seek it at every opportunity. I also think we could use the latest technology more effectively to bring a broader group into the conversation when deciding important community issues.

What would you like your legacy as an elected ofﬁcial to be?

I would like my legacy to be the development of a successful plan which allowed many more people in our community to ﬁnd suitable housing: empty nesters and seniors to downsize without leaving their community; and young people to return to their community to raise a family like their parents did.

I want to be known as: a collaborative, thoughtful and optimistic leader who works tirelessly to improve her community.

Facts about me

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This is my ﬁrst year running. My wife, artist Cori Creed, my three young children and I live in Ambleside. I grew up in West Vancouver and chose to return to raise a family 7 years ago.

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I am active in the community. I am a Director of the Community Centres Services Society and a member of the Community Engagement Committee. I have followed Council closely for the past several years and understand the community’s challenges.

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telephone 604 828 0805 email craig@craigcameron.ca internet www.craigcameron.ca

What made you decide to stand in this election? We are in an ongoing process of shaping West Vancouver’s future. How will we deal with and adapt to the changes that will impact our community? How do we retain those valued aspects of our community and continue to improve on what we already have, within the existing economic constraints? I take the long view and am running for Council to ensure the community remains healthy, vibrant and livable for my children’s children. What major issues do you think have to be addressed in the next 3 years? 1. Value for our Tax Dollars We need to ensure that we are getting value for our tax dollars. We need to examine whether we can deliver our services more efﬁciently and effectively. We need to examine whether particular services are worth the cost and seek new ways of raising funds. We must have an informed, public discussion on these issues. 2. Careful Improvements We need to do more to meet the diverse housing needs of younger families and older residents and to revitalize our commercial and business centres. However, we must ensure that all new building ﬁts into the character of our community and is an asset to the community. Council must always lead the development process. 3. Constructive Relations with our Neighbours We are impacted by the actions of neighbours such as BPP, Park Royal, Metro Vancouver, and the Squamish Nation. We must continue to build constructive, reciprocal and respectful relationships with these parties to ensure that our community’s interests are protected.

What areas of speciﬁc expertise will you bring to this council/ school district?

I am a practicing lawyer, skilled in mediation and negotiation. I have experience in business, construction, government and non-proﬁts. I understand the community.

I want to be known for: Acting in my community’s best interests.

AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR CRAIG CAMERON

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Nora Gambioli

Trish Panz

RUNNING FOR: COUNCILLOR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF: WEST VANCOUVER

Facts about me

What major issues do you think have to be addressed in the next 3 years?

How to keep taxes reasonable without undermining service and infrastructure needs; maximize efficiency in each municipal department, share/save costs with neighbouring municipalities, lobby higher levels of government to contribute funding, and build the new Wastewater Treatment Plant with technology to recover resources that will provide us with revenue. Ambleside; should be a centre for the community; walkable, accessible, dynamic, with a broad selection of goods and services. Arts (and nature) interests should be integrated into the area using existing buildings and/or buildings off the waterfront. It is not clear that much efficiency will be gained by integrating police and fire together in a new Public Safety Building.

Three years ago I missed being elected by only 358 votes! My family has lived here for four generations. My great grandfather, Henry Stone, designed St. Francis-in-theWood church, and donated the stained glass window in the West Vancouver Memorial Library in memory of his son, Horace, who died in active service in WWI.

reach me at

telephone 604 913 8823 email info@noragambioli.com internet www.noragambioli.com

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What areas of speciﬁc expertise will you bring to this council? I bring expertise as a teacher, lawyer and small business owner. I have also worked abroad, and have spent 12 years working in non-proﬁt sector management; for the Law Courts Education Society of BC, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Network. As such, I have managed many multi-year projects funded by public tax dollars, and I ensured that these projects all came in on-time and on-budget. I have chaired many national and provincial committees, where staff, stakeholders and volunteers worked together to implement successful projects.

What have your past contributions to the Community been?

I have served as a volunteer on WV committees for more than 25 years, including Community Day, Parks & Environment and Climate Action. I am now on the Board of the WV Streamkeeper Society and actively take part in stream surveys and manage public events.

I want to be known for:

Facts about me

What major issues do you think have to be addressed in the next 3 years?

Our major issue is Ambleside Renewal and rezoning the 1300 block of Marine Drive. We need steady, transparent, forward progress in this area. We need a new Public Safety Building to replace ﬁre and police buildings that will not survive a serious earthquake. We need to complete and implement the Parks Master Plan within a year—the ﬁrst time we have addressed protection of unprotected parkland and invasive species in over 30 years. We need long term protection and land use planning of the natural heritage on our mountainside within guidelines for regional growth.

I am seeking re-election. I have served as West Vancouver Councillor for 3 years. I earned a BSc in Rehabilitative Medicine from UBC and am a Certiﬁed Ecological Landscaper and a Master Gardener. As a physiotherapist and landscaper, I have always believed the health of both the human body and our natural environment are interdependent. Now involved in our political and community health, I hope to positively affect all three.

reach me at

telephone 604 617 8166 email tpanz@telus.net internet www.trishpanz.com

What have your past contributions to the Community been?

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I worked with sports groups to realize a long awaited artificial turf playing field. Their fundraising and our collaboration with federal/provincial governments created Rutledge Field. Through my work with the Climate Action Working Group, Council passed all of their rigorous recommendations. Our community based approach of a related Eagle Island Pilot Project was awarded the 2011 UN Global Green City Award. As Council Liaison to the Library Board, I assisted in Library’s LEED Silver certification. Building maintenance concepts from this project are going District-wide and will save taxpayer dollars in more efficient energy use. What would you like your legacy as an elected official to be? As an effective councillor, I am proud to have worked alongside many talented and committed residents to help implement dynamic community initiatives. Rutledge Field at Ambleside Park is one of them. But I personally stand for collaborative, transparent government, respect for diverse opinions, courtesy, hard work on behalf of our community and protection of our natural and physical heritage. I would hope my legacy would be as much about the positive, intangible values I stand for as a person as it would be about the tangible accomplishments the public has every right to expect me to deliver.

I want to be known for:

Acting as an advocate for West Vancouver. AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR NORA GAMBIOLI

Listening, learning and acting alongside our community. AUTHORIZED BY THE FINANCIAL AGENT FOR TRISH PANZ