A street scene with a clear blue sky, trees, a lamppost decorated with a hanging flower basket, and shops in a shopping district with parked cars and pedestrians.

Our Future

  • The next four years will help shape West Vancouver for decades to come.

    Our responsibility is not simply to manage today's challenges, but to leave an even stronger community for those who follow us.

    I envision a West Vancouver that remains true to the qualities that make it extraordinary—a community where thoughtful planning respects our natural environment, strengthens our neighbourhoods, supports vibrant local businesses, and creates welcoming public spaces for people of all ages.

    That vision includes:

    • Planning for West Vancouver's unique circumstances. Our geography, transportation network, infrastructure and natural environment require solutions tailored to our community—not one-size-fits-all policies.

    • Continuing to develop diverse housing options for families and our aging demographic.

    • Protecting neighbourhood character while planning responsibly for the future. We can provide thoughtfully planned housing choices while respecting the qualities that make our neighbourhoods distinctive.

    • Developing a thoughtful Marine Drive/Taylor Way Local Area Plan that improves mobility, creates a welcoming gateway to West Vancouver, and reflects the identity and needs of our community.

    • Strengthening our commercial villages. Ambleside, Dundarave, Horseshoe Bay and our other neighbourhood centres are essential to a strong community. Thoughtful revitalization can support local businesses, encourage investment, improve the public realm, and create places where residents and visitors want to gather.

    • Protecting our natural environment. Our tree canopy, parks, trails, beaches and waterfront are fundamental to the quality of life that makes West Vancouver special. They deserve thoughtful stewardship for generations to come.

    • Creating welcoming, connected public spaces. From our waterfront and village centres to our parks and neighbourhoods, public spaces should bring people together and strengthen the connections between the places we live, work and gather.

    West Vancouver's future should never be defined by becoming more like somewhere else.

    It should be defined by becoming the very best version of itself.

  • The experience of living in West Vancouver begins the moment we step outside our front door.

    It's the condition of our roads and sidewalks. The cleanliness of our parks and public spaces. The health of our trees and boulevards. The quality of our trails, beaches and waterfront. These are the places residents experience every day, and they shape how we feel about the community we call home.

    As our community evolves, we must continue investing in the infrastructure and public spaces that support our quality of life. Roads, sidewalks, parks, trails, stormwater systems, public facilities and our urban forest all require thoughtful planning, ongoing maintenance and responsible stewardship.

    Building a great community isn't always about major projects. It's also about taking pride in the details—well-maintained neighbourhoods, welcoming public spaces, vibrant village centres and infrastructure that serves residents today while preparing for tomorrow.

    Great communities aren't built all at once. They're built every day through thoughtful planning, careful investment and pride in the places we share.

  • West Vancouver has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional municipal services. Those services come at a cost, however, and as expectations evolve and costs continue to rise, we have an obligation to continually improve how they are delivered while ensuring taxpayers receive good value for every tax dollar.

    As Council's liaison and a voting member of the Finance and Revenue Advisory Committee, I work closely with a volunteer group of highly experienced financial professionals to examine the District's long-term financial health and sustainability. That work reinforces the importance of regularly reviewing our operations, identifying efficiencies, and ensuring District resources are directed where they deliver the greatest benefit.

    I support the work already underway to streamline operations, modernize processes, reduce unnecessary duplication, and make thoughtful use of technology, including the ongoing implementation of recommendations from the Innova Service Delivery Review.

    Good stewardship means never assuming today's way of doing things is the best way. Continuous improvement should be an ongoing commitment—not a one-time exercise.

    Our goal should always be to deliver exceptional municipal services as efficiently and responsibly as possible, while protecting West Vancouver's long-term financial sustainability.

“The aim of a city is not to increase its size, but to increase its quality.”

— Lewis Mumford

Representing Communities Across West Vancouver

Three smiling people inside a helicopter, with one person wearing a red safety vest and a headset, and another wearing a black cap with yellow writing, all posing for a photo.
A group of people gathered outdoors holding shovels, surrounding a small pile of dirt, with a white van in the background, some trees, and a cloudy sky.
Group of people at an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony, standing on a blue surface, with trees and parked cars in the background.
Group of people, including a woman with a red scarf and hat, reading from a paper at an outdoor event near a Fruit National Historic site, with others socializing nearby.
Group of women standing behind a table with food and decorations at an event celebrating Nowruz and New Year
A traditional Chinese lion dance performance with performers in yellow and gold costumes amid an audience of children and adults capturing photos and videos at an indoor event.
People walking along a pathway by the beach in Dundarave, with a stone planter and a view of the ocean and distant hills under a clear blue sky.
A city sidewalk with a kayak parked on the curb, people walking and standing, some wearing cycling gear and helmets, parked cars, buildings, and trees in the background.
A group of ten people standing on a tennis court at the West Vancouver Tennis Club, posing for a photo around a framed black-and-white portrait of a young boy. Some are wearing sunglasses and hats, dressed in casual sports attire, with the background showing trees and a modern building.
A group of five smiling people taking a selfie inside a wooden-paneled room with bright windows. The top center of the wall has instructions and diagrams for safety procedures.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by mountains and cloudy sky.
People gather outdoors near water, sitting on benches and standing, some with umbrellas, at a sunny event on a grassy area with tents and tall buildings in the background.
Group of uniformed personnel and officials standing outdoors on a cloudy day, with buildings and a parade float in the background.
A garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery, lavender bushes, and trees, with tents or canopies in the background under a clear blue sky.
A lively downtown street scene on a bright, sunny day with storefronts, outdoor seating with red umbrellas, pedestrians walking, hanging flower baskets, trees, and blue sky.