Some Personal Accomplishments from this term....
* Collaborated with Abbeyfield/Bowen Court to craft the new rezoning solution that will establish the seniors' precinct as the first 'on the ground' project of the Snug Cove Village Plan- within our current OCP height and density provisions
* Sought out and obtained funding for women's crisis support on Bowen Island
* Led the successful bylaw process to adopt Green Building Standards on Bowen
* Initiated and helped write a grant that secured $400,000 funding for the Snug Cove sewer upgrade
* Spearheaded the Islands Trust acquisition of Fairy Fen - valued over $1 million
* Researched and promoted a Reuse-It store that led to the Knick Knack Nook
* Brought in our first Sea-to-Sky Air Quality bylaw
Some Personal Projects for the next term...
* Enable innovative technologies for low cost housing, including manufactured homes
* Enact alternatives to commercial open air slash fires including waste diversion and controlled burning
* Launch a pilot project for low speed Electric Vehicles
* Introduce a Forest Retention Bylaw (to regulate large scale clear-cutting)
In addition to getting on with our core Council strategic initiatives...
1) a final resolution to the Cove traffic, parking and marshalling impasse
2) create more affordable housing options
3) improved recreational facilities and modest community/fire halls
4) an equitable way forward with Cape Roger Curtis
5) an efficient OCP review
6) a new overall waste management strategy
7) pursue ongoing environmental protection objectives
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