Name: Paul Gerrard
Age: 68
Occupation: Business owner
Describe your relevant background:
Past president of Gorge Tillicum Community Association.Elected to Saanich Council 2008. Re-elected 2011.Chair of Regional Housing Trust Fund Commission.Leadership Council for Coalition to End Homelessness.Chair - Healthy Saanich Advisory Committee.Board member - Royal and McPherson Theatres Society.Chair - Greater Victoria Public Library Board.Director - CRD Water Commission.Vice - chair Saanich Community Association Network.Board member Capital Region Housing Corporation.Board member Saanich Neighbourhood Place.Member Saanich Planning and Transportation Committee.Member Saanich Development Process Review Committee.Member Saanich Economic Development Committee.Member The Land Conservancy.Member Gorge Waterway Action Society.Member Canadian Wildlife Federation.
How would you be a beneficial voice on Saanich council?
As a Saanich Councillor, I will continue to :
Work to preserve and enhance the quality of life for all Saanich residents.Promote safe,healthy communities by supporting strong police, fire and bylaw enforcement departments.Encourage sustainable developments based on Smart Growth principles, and promote the concept of complete communities, with amenities and mixed-use development supporting major urban centres.Support a strong local economy and business opportunities.Promote fiscal responsibility while maintaining essential services and without neglecting important infrastructure projects.Support a co-operative regional vision to planning and transportation choices.Protect the Urban Containment Boundary and ALR lands.Support the Regional Housing Trust Fund and other affordable housing initiatives.Encourage active participation in sports, recreation, trails and fitness programs.Support, promote and protect potential LRT corridors.Support local farming, organic practices, pocket markets and community gardens.Support, promote and protect the arts, culture and heritage of Saanich.Support and promote measures to combat climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.What is your campaign slogan or guiding principle?
The front of my brochure says it all: "Committed to community building in Saanich."
Website: paulgerrard.ca