Oak Bay Moving Forward
Discover the core pillars of my campaign and how I plan to bring positive change to our beloved community.
Leadership
I am relational, accessible, inclusive, and communicative. What I deeply value is building long-lasting relationships that offer growth opportunities, both individually and collectively.
Furthermore, I am deeply embedded in the community as a High School Counsellor at Oak Bay High, a Bays United Soccer Coach, and a coach of soccer and rugby at the high school.
Finally, inclusivity and communication are imperative for holistic governance - every voice matters.
I am very motivated to bring these skills to council and take our community forward through a more collaborative, team-oriented approach, not only on council, but also within the systems and structures that have already been created.
Every Oak Bayer's voice matters; we need to hear all of the voices and let them know that they are heard!
Densification: Thoughtful growth for a vibrant community
How our community continues to be built out is extremely important to me, and the Official Community Plan is our guide. For example, the OCP clearly outlines the direction on this challenge, of which the community had its voice:
-Increase and diversify housing options that are affordable so younger people can move to Oak Bay or people can age in place.
-A preference for infill-style development, building appropriately based on: proximity to main transit routes and the university, and neighbourhoods where lane-way housing or backyards suites would fit.
Such a vision is possible, and making such a decisions on developments, I will, in conjunction with other leaders in our community, ensure that the OCP (an exceptionally clear document) guides our path forward. Furthermore, growth must occur without sacrificing our Gerry Oak Ecosystems and other important tree canopies.
Fiscal Prudence
Healthy budgeting and fiscal management are vital to a thriving community. Ensuring our municipal finances and budgets are managed prudently and transparently is extremely important to me. And, project investments should reflect the needs and wishes of the community. The money spent and not spent on a project like Carnarvon Park, for example, is area in which Oak Bay can improve on. Finally, infrastructure projects require attention, but such decisions will be made with care and prioritization.
Healthy and realistic budgetary goals, along with careful consideration of how much we pay for services (for example, consultative services), require more attention. Ideally, we keep the tax increases to a minimum.
"My approach is rooted in active listening, continuous learning, and fostering collaboration to make Oak Bay even better for all."
Moore for Oak Bay