Values

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Kindness

I strive to lead with kindness. For me, this means being warm, understanding, clear and honest; listening with curiosity, not judgement; looking for opportunities to help; and interpreting the words and actions of others generously.

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Collaboration

I believe that diverse contributions create strong outcomes. I thrive on bringing together people and groups with different backgrounds and perspectives to develop innovative solutions that balance everyone’s needs.

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Innovation

I believe in seeking out and listening to new ideas, piloting new policies and programs, and testing out new ways of doing things. New solutions have the potential to drive big improvements, and even when they don't, the learnings still help us move forward.

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Making a difference

I want to leave the world a better place than I entered it. Today’s challenges are huge and sometimes it's hard to know where to start. The work we do in our communities improves lives and contributes to larger solutions.

 

Decolonization and Reconciliation

I acknowledge with deep respect that the District of Central Saanich is located within the territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, represented today by W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), and W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) First Nations. I am a settler of Scottish, Welsh, Irish, and English ancestry and I am grateful to be cared for by their lands. I am committed to the ongoing learning and unlearning needed to bring us closer to decolonization, and I am deeply grateful to those who invest their time and energy to support this work.

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Accountability

I commit to showing up every day and working my hardest to advance the priorities that I campaigned on and other initiatives that are consistent with my values. When I make a mistake or cause unintentional harm, I take responsibility for my actions, reflect on the learnings, and do my very best to repair any damage caused by my words or actions.

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