Age
67
Occupation
retired investment counsel portfolio manager
List any political party membership(s):
none
Do you live in West Vancouver? For how long?
40+
List municipal committee and/or civic group experience:
West Vancouver Finance Committee co-chairman, West Vancouver Reserves and Investments Task Group member, West Vancouver Arts Trust vice-chairman, Kay Meek Theatre, Hollyburn Family Services Society director, Capilano University Foundation director, Capilano University Investment Committee member.
Have you sought or received campaign contributions from a union and/or developer?
no
Do you support reducing the maximum allowable house size?
I believe that with the existing limits on housing size for consolidated lots and the existing lot size ratio adequate restrictions are in place.
Should residents require permits to cut down trees on private property?
We have temporary bylaw on trees and a new working group to solicit public input. That will adequately reflect public feelings on tree cutting.
Do you support a non-resident property tax levy?
The issue is market speculation and affordability. Initiatives from the federal government, the province’s 15% tax and our municipal council’s initiatives have dealt with it.
Is the present council effectively managing growth?
We have not seen any growth in our community in recent years; our population has actually declined. We need some controlled growth.
What are your priorities if elected?
I have three priorities:
1) Intelligent, controlled growth
2) More diverse housing options for our community
3) Create a workable traffic and transit program.
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