OAK BAY COUNCIL

Esther Paterson, 65, retired business professional esther4council.com Top three issues:

1. Financial Sustainability 2. Coherent Community Development 3. Transparent Governance

Andrew Stinson, 25, civil servant, Ministry of the Attorney General electstinson.com Top three issues:

Affordability Infrastructure Deficit Protecting the Built and Natural Environment

One big idea:

We need to take a long term view of decisions to ensure a sustainable future. Without tackling the affordability crisis, Oak Bay will become less diverse as young families are priced out of our neighbourhood. Infrastructure spending must be balanced between current and future residents, so neither are unfairly taxed. If we let heritage and environmental protections slide, Oak Bay will lose the features which makes it unique. Without long term planning, the Oak Bay that we love is unsustainable.

George Ronald (Ron) Telfer, 88, retired chemical engineer, retired naval reservist Top three issues:

1. Repeal of secrecy law 2. Creation of permanent pedestrian precinct in village — no vehicles or buses 3. Poop and scoop for smoker

One big idea:

Apart from getting a change in council, eliminate street parking, save lives as 911 responders try to get access to an increasing elderly population that needs them.

Eric Wood Zhelka, 57, professional engineer (systems) ericzhelka.ca Top three issues:

1. Dollars: Responsible fiscal management and proper funding of necessary upgrades to Oak Bay’s crumbling infrastructure 2. Density: The development of a comprehensive housing plan to guide residential development in Oak Bay 3. Deer: The non-lethal and humane reduction of the urban deer population in Oak Bay

One big idea:

While I support the bike lanes and appreciate the promise of Active Transportation, parking around Oak Bay High School / Dave Dunnet Theatre is now a nightmare, especially for the residents to the north. It may be time for a Municipal Parking structure.