Age
65
Occupation
architect /urban planner
List any political party membership(s):
none
Do you live in West Vancouver? For how long?
Yes, since 1992.
List municipal committee and/or civic group experience:
Mayor’s Strategic Planning Working Group, Community Engagement Committee.
Have you sought or received campaign contributions from a union and/or developer?
no
Do you support reducing the maximum allowable house size?
Yes, where “monster homes” are permitted by lot consolidations. Development regulations should dictate house size in keeping with the scale and character of mature neighbourhoods.
Should residents require permits to cut down trees on private property?
Yes. Selective tree removal should require municipal approval. Permit fees should not be onerous. Community consultation is key to a fair and equitable tree bylaw.
Do you support a non-resident property tax levy?
Yes, as applied to foreign non-residents to help cool an overheated real estate market. Proceeds should go to the district’s housing affordability fund.
Is the present council effectively managing growth?
The jury’s out. We need a new official community plan that reflects our citizen’s vision for future growth and ends the practice of spot zoning.
What are your priorities if elected?
Expand community involvement in the new official community plan. Advance current council priorities and address quality of life issues (e.g. traffic congestion).
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