• Established the zoning for renewal in Ambleside, to provide for three storeys, to promote renovation of older buildings, and to bring some housing close in.
• Rezoned the Rodgers Creek area in the Upper Lands, to provide sustainable, sensitive
  development, protecting 55% of the site in its natural state.
• Overseen major community centre construction, sticking to the 2005 budget of $38.8 million (in this tough construction climate, the budget is 1% over), while developing a ground breaking partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, and establishing an independent board of West Vancouver citizens to budget for and manage the new facility.
• Achieved 2010 Venue City status through community leadership and private fundraising, for the benefit of all.
• Introduce zoning bylaw changes to protect neighbourhood character, with more work to come.
• Attracted Translink investment to provide community shuttles.
• Attracted significant provincial funding for dedicated cycling route, atrium funding at the community centre, renovation for 36 new childcare spaces, policy development to
  provide greater accessibility in the community for those living with disabilities.
• Opened up local government through citizen leadership on working groups, holding open Council workshops, providing live streaming of Council meetings, delegating more minor items to staff, and adding routine matters to a consent agenda.
• Developed strong working relationships with School District 45, the Chamber of Commerce, the Kay Meek Trust, the North Vancouver Mayors, the Squamish Nation, and our provincial government.
• Protected the heritage of the Gleneagles Golf Clubhouse, Hollyburn Lodge and the BC Binning House, as well as created West Vancouver’s first heritage registry, with 33 homes registered, and well over 100 more in process.
• Proactively worked with the community on emerging issues such as unworkable bylaws for dogs, childcare policy development in the face of a daycare closure, replacement of the Almondel Bridge and the need to ensure adequate reserves for future bridge replacements.

Leadership Positions as Mayor

• Director, Metro Vancouver Board
• Vice-Chair, Metro Vancouver Waste Committee
• Director, Metro Vancouver Corporate Administration Committee
• Director, Metro Vancouver Cultural Committee
• Director, Metro Vancouver World Urban Forum Committee (2006)
• Director, Ecomm Board
• Director, Mayors' Council for the Translink Board
• Honourary Chair, West Vancouver Community Foundation
• Honourary Chair, A Night of Hope (Breast Cancer Fundraiser)

Community Record - Councillor

As a Councillor from 2002 – 2005 I took on the following portfolios, which demonstrate my ability to build relationships, find common ground and produce results.

North Shore Task Force on Substance Abuse
$1,000,000 in operating funds for addiction treatment for the North Shore.
New relationship with Vancouver Coastal Health.

West Vancouver Memorial Library Board and Foundation
Built positive working relationship between the Board, the Foundation and the District of West Vancouver. Successful transfer of $2,000,000 in trust funds from DWV to the Foundation.

Arts and Culture Strategy
Identified the need and followed through on creating this strategy along with two members of Council. The Arts are central to Ambleside, 2010, and our quality of life.

Preservation of Chestnut Trees on 17th Street
Threatened by a previous Council policy to remove the trees, worked with two Councillors to ensure their proper pruning, rehabilitation, and ongoing health.

Heritage Strategy
Identified the need and followed through on creating the Heritage Strategy, which then won a provincial government award.

Environmental Strategy
Worked with staff to create a strategy that Council would support, which then became policy.

Ban on the Use of Cosmetic Pesticides
Champion on Council for banning the use of cosmetic pesticides.

North Shore Mountain Bike Festival and Conference
Worked with mountain bike enthusiasts and businesses to improve relationship with the municipality, and to promote stewardship of bike trails and public expectations for quiet enjoyment of the natural mountainside. Successful international conference today, and significant collaboration with staff and stakeholders.

Gordon Avenue Area Study
Picked up on the need for a pedestrian focus for the new community centre site and championed the safety and enjoyment of Lower 21st for local residents and visitors to the neighbourhood.

North Shore Youth Safe House
Worked on subcommittee to secure stable funding.

Mayors Select Committee for the 2010 Olympics
Served with citizens to define the legacy the community wishes to see, as a result of hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Community Record – General

Guest Speaker Premier's UBCM Leadership Council, Action Canada, Leadership Vancouver, BC Fire Marshalls' Conference, Rotary Conference Vancouver Island

Coordinator, Stinson Beach Community Centre Renovation, Marin County 1999 - 2000

Director, Family Services of the North Shore 1996 - 1998

North Vancouver District Councillor 1993 – 1996

Director, Capilano Community Services Society 1992 – 1993

Founding Member, Edgemont Community Association 1992

Board Member, BC Council of Parent Participation Preschools 1991 – 1994