10 years experience on City Council and over 30 years as a family law lawyer. Long-standing member of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), currently 2nd Vice-President. Countless volunteer hours on various boards and community non-profit organizations.
Born in Winnipeg, I have lived in Campbell River since 1992. I earned a law degree from the University of Manitoba and practised family law in Vancouver and Campbell River before retiring in 2014.
I was elected to City Council in 2008 and served two terms, later returning in the 2018 municipal election. During my years on Council, I have held various positions, including
- Chair of Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital Board for 3 years;
- City representative to the Strathcona Regional District, the Strathcona Gardens Commission, the Comox-Strathcona Solid Waste Board;
- Council liaison to the Tourism Advisory Committee, the Task Force on Homelessness, Advisory Planning and Environment Commission, Community Advisory Commission, the Community Partnership Committee and the Economic Development office;
Beyond my local political role, I also have extensive experience at the regional and Provincial level. I was elected to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) executive in 2011 and served as a Director-at-Large until 2014.
I have also served on the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Executive , firstly as a Director-at-Large and currently as Second Vice-President. This organization is the united and undisputed advocacy voice for local government.
In addition to serving on these political boards and committees, I have had a long standing leadership role on several other non-political boards, some local to Campbell River and some Provincial in scope. These include:
- Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health)
- Vancouver Island University (VIU)
- Municipal Pension Board
- Campbell River Community Foundation
- Willow Point Seniors Housing Society
- Campbell River Museum
In my spare time, depending on the season, I love kayaking, cycling, running, bridge, gardening and reading