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Joanna Baxter

Age 43 Occupation designer List any political party membership(s): Liberal Do you live in West Vancouver? For how long? 43 years. Just moved to Eagle Harbour and loving it.
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Age

43

Occupation

designer

List any political party membership(s):

Liberal

Do you live in West Vancouver? For how long?

43 years. Just moved to Eagle Harbour and loving it.

List municipal committee and/or civic group experience:

District PAC liaison to Ecole Cedardale since 2013,

West Van Track and Field Club vice-president since 2014, West Van Place for Sport committee member 2015-Sept. 2016, Terry Fox Run (West Vancouver chapter) director since 2014.

Have you sought or received campaign contributions from a union and/or developer?

I have not. FYI, anyone can check last election’s public records to see which candidates did.

Do you support reducing the maximum allowable house size?

Owners should be allowed to build their ‘dream home’ on single lots only. Regions should establish guidelines i.e. tree/setbacks to respect neighbourhood character.

Should residents require permits to cut down trees on private property?

Trees are the single most defining neighbourhood character factor. Permits are a way to control indiscriminate clearing. WV’s diversified regions often require individual assessment.

Do you support a non-resident property tax levy?

If this will slow/prevent our homes from becoming mere commodities, then I support it wholeheartedly.

Is the present council effectively managing growth?

Housing stock is dramatically out of proportion to our needs. Smaller, rental, subsidized options will keep our seniors here and entice new families.

What are your priorities if elected?

Ensuring our housing needs are met at every opportunity. Ensuring our OCP is revised efficiently with clearly defined words. Encouraging “town hall” engagement with public.

Website/Twitter

joannabaxter.ca

@joannaBaxterWV