{"id":1161,"date":"2026-09-07T15:49:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T15:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=1161"},"modified":"2026-09-10T17:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:36:24","slug":"priorities-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=1161","title":{"rendered":"Priorities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz-root__container-page\" >\n<section id=\"oK40J2JPG6BW_oK40J2JPG6BW\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-1quwf5t\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-nqw4fm\" data-brz-custom-id=\"oXiRegWvXgcG\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-5ujg52\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-11uapg9 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-15ccz0l\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pYdNxZh_hbF8\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-uniq-id=\"aWynw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-d0vk3q\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-dm_serif_text brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-48 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-d0vk3q\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">PRIORITIES<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-15utgbx brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1nbsrwg\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kcBhDgKjZhHU\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-500 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-20 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1mv6ui8\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1mv6ui8\" data-uniq-id=\"n1XZS\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Below are the priorities that sit at the heart of my campaign, but they are only part of the conversation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1owwxmi\" data-uniq-id=\"bcRN6\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-17 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-uniq-id=\"bagay\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">They do not represent every issue I care about, or every decision Council will face. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-17 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-uniq-id=\"csA6S\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-17 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-uniq-id=\"difYh\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">As the campaign continues, I will use my <\/span><a class=\"link--external\" style=\"color: rgb(214, 162, 58);\" href=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/?page_id=666\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">journal<\/a><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> to speak to other topics, and share what I&#8217;m hearing from connecting with residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-17 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-uniq-id=\"kuhid\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42); background-color: initial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-17 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-uniq-id=\"cdEtQ\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">In community,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-17 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-5pp6q7\" data-uniq-id=\"fG2G1\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Alli Deelstra <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-ibp0dl brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-141h65w\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rJnd2K6DBOUz\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-shpz31\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tZrvS8p4eNES\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-1a7o2z6\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-rwdu8q\" data-brz-custom-id=\"amTI_4xTz3qK\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1l6c6yl\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1niafs3 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-1oklwki brz-css-7yka9z\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bQlrLrjY4IGn\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-u4to5g brz-css-1ijxmyw\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/families_first_icon_transparent_1x1-V2-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/families_first_icon_transparent_1x1-V2-300x300.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/families_first_icon_transparent_1x1-V2-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/families_first_icon_transparent_1x1-V2-300x300.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/families_first_icon_transparent_1x1-V2-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/families_first_icon_transparent_1x1-V2-300x300.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/families_first_icon_transparent_1x1-V2-300x300.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"families_first_icon_transparent_1x1 V2\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-2xj5ag brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-u1tb4k\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zLPCnCxqwToq\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-uniq-id=\"nzPLE\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xfsojq\" class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-600 brz-ls-lg-0_5 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xfsojq\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">FAMILIES FIRST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-92stl2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-5sm7ve\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gjgu8yxeFv6P\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-btuq8n brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-tivgox\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tEJff5WBH6EY\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Supporting safe, inclusive <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">neighbourhoods where our families <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">can thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1seq0kn\" data-brz-custom-id=\"eiVsze5oyHxp\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-o9ys0t\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1889no8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div data-brz-action=\"click\" data-brz-tabs-id=\"thGn9ejUUoCw\" class=\"brz-tabs brz-tabs--horizontal brz-tabs--style-3 brz-tabs--left brz-css-d-lasy3z brz-css-1a2p3i8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"thGn9ejUUoCw\">\n<ul class=\"brz-tabs__nav brz-tabs__nav--horizontal brz-tabs__nav--style-3 brz-tabs__nav--left\">\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop brz-tabs__nav--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__content brz-tabs__content--horizontal brz-tabs__content--style-3 brz-tabs__content--left\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items brz-tabs__items--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile brz-tabs__nav--mobile--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-76zctp brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1qyrgj9\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bftcLq5U1u6Q\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"eIw72\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><span class=\" brz-span\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><strong>Say no to amalgamation<\/strong> to protect the service quality of our local emergency services and community safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"kZQkA\"><span class=\" brz-span\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><strong>Make it easier for families to put down roots<\/strong> through attainable home-ownership programs <\/span><a class=\"brz-underline-true link--external\" style=\"color: rgb(214, 162, 58);\" href=\"https:\/\/langford.ca\/langfords-attainable-home-ownership-program-partners-with-lake-view-trailside-condo-project\/\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>like this one<\/u><\/a><span class=\" brz-span\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, non-market housing and practical options such as co-ops, townhomes and rowhomes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"l2s8Q\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><span class=\" brz-span\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><strong>Keep Saanich affordable<\/strong> by limiting property-tax pressure and considering the cumulative household cost of municipal decisions <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"yNBod\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><span class=\" brz-span\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><strong>Build safer neighbourhoods: <\/strong>Better lighting and visibility, reduced speed zones in suburban neighbourhoods, safer pathways, controlled crossings and practical intersection improvements <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"iHXzF\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><span class=\" brz-span\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><strong>Increase cycling opportunities<\/strong> on side roads through painted shared-use roadways markings, acknowledging families and children use active transportation off main arteries<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"jMHft\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><span class=\" brz-span\" style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"><strong>Keep recreation accessible<\/strong> with quality programs and reasonable fees for families of all ages <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"w0qMz\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Plan meaningful growth around the housing families actually need<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, while ensuring children can move safely through the neighbourhoods they call home<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-19tb63o brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1xxtluk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wqJJhlSovJcy\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"nVKVY\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><strong>Families First<\/strong> means making Saanich a place where people <strong>can afford to stay, raise their children, grow older, and feel safe<\/strong> in their own neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"xny9g\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"gWHjP\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Affordability starts at the <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">household<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"q_agG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"uTmRc\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Municipal fees, utility costs, infrastructure decisions and spending priorities all <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">eventually reach residents<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> &#8211; whether they are homeowners, renters, seniors, young families or people living on fixed incomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1olp5pm brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-uodeaz\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uh12odXgN4pq\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-1v6v9dn\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xl2xUYFwDHVw\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-1ie4ua\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-xkpcvi\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vMnNXSzEdZoY\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-glxh44\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-16j6nmq brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-uozoy3 brz-css-xaeh20\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rWxmr_suUeAc\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1h1h93q brz-css-tki8jw\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1-300x300.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1-300x300.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1-300x300.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1-300x300.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"community_driven_icon_transparent_1x1\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1jdcsus brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-13a2iah\" data-brz-custom-id=\"buR5RrDYjFKV\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0_5 brz-fw-lg-600 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-css-1xfsojq\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xfsojq\" data-uniq-id=\"nzPLE\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">COMMUNITY DRIVEN<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-yvfjum brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-1sew8jy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"e08E5pPrLujw\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-qwl70d brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1ybb104\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mitUdy3YboMr\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Listening to residents and <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">working together for a <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">stronger, more connected <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Saanich.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-n2weff\" data-brz-custom-id=\"sAKNTNTXoZvR\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1o759xs\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-13u0bbq brz-wrapper\">\n<div data-brz-action=\"click\" data-brz-tabs-id=\"qRpoEM6gIDEl\" class=\"brz-tabs brz-tabs--horizontal brz-tabs--style-3 brz-tabs--left brz-css-d-lasy3z brz-css-8aexwg\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qRpoEM6gIDEl\">\n<ul class=\"brz-tabs__nav brz-tabs__nav--horizontal brz-tabs__nav--style-3 brz-tabs__nav--left\">\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop brz-tabs__nav--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__content brz-tabs__content--horizontal brz-tabs__content--style-3 brz-tabs__content--left\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items brz-tabs__items--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile brz-tabs__nav--mobile--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-14tglwl brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-g9sdlv\" data-brz-custom-id=\"o5x6gjjH1yJA\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"v0lIo\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Give residents a meaningful voice before major decisions are made<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, not after the direction has already been set<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"aReOv\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Engage earlier and communicate clearly<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, so residents understand the options, costs and trade-offs being considered<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"hRqFB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Close the feedback loop<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> by explaining what Council heard, what changed as a result, and why the final decision was made<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"pwYO_\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Make municipal information easier to understand<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, so residents can participate without having to be experts in local government<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"pTXQ2\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Represent all of Saanich <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">&#8211; urban, suburban and rural &#8211; recognizing that different communities can have very different needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"fNqHk\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Listen to disagreement as well as support<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, ask hard questions, and challenge recommendations when the evidence or community impact warrants it<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-uniq-id=\"ywFYO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Strengthen transparency and accountability<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> so residents know how and why decisions are being made<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1yknnou brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1v4pgb1\" data-brz-custom-id=\"koKqlC_v3z4O\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"v0lIo\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Community Driven <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">means remembering <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">who Council serves: You.<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"sBYJe\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"wbWCx\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">My job is to listen, represent, and <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">work for you.<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> If you choose to vote for me, you are <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">placing your trust in my ability<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> to make thoughtful decisions on behalf of Saanich, and I will honour that responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"wqHmJ\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"c99_z\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Good engagement means <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">listening early, clearly explaining the trade-offs, and being willing to adjust <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">when better, science-based information comes forward. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"toJ8k\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"tyF_B\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">It also means making sure every part of Saanich &#8211;<\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> urban, suburban and rural <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">&#8211; has a meaningful voice at the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-up6mx7 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-wx10le\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mdaK5Iu7i_xt\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-s6b08e\" data-brz-custom-id=\"n6tJZ454n3XU\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-d4ck69\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-pn1k9v\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pMtNJCGh0Hwf\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1a9kept\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-12obfa0 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-6vy0ib brz-css-1w6bhmh\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dEYTYB5U7kbt\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-kqyhp5 brz-css-b1gaju\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1-300x295.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1-300x295.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1-300x295.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1-300x295.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1-300x295.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1-300x295.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1-300x295.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"protect_what_makes_saanich_home_icon_1x1\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1wmijde brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1w6pl2n\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pGxM4w18iweP\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-600 brz-ls-lg-0_5 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xfsojq\" data-uniq-id=\"oFlhn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xfsojq\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">PROTECT WHAT <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-600 brz-ls-lg-0_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-css-1jggmpi\" data-uniq-id=\"tAFaV\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1jggmpi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">MAKES SAANICH HOME<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1rphfk2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-14fhas5\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vUHEa2_UoVIW\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-12snfb2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-12vmm3y\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wIRfU_fn7Ts3\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">Thoughtful growth that <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">respects our natural spaces <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74);\">and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1duxdvw\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pjKscuclzMkt\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1ps48d6\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-4lqvy7 brz-wrapper\">\n<div data-brz-action=\"click\" data-brz-tabs-id=\"ojkAV51fXCVE\" class=\"brz-tabs brz-tabs--horizontal brz-tabs--style-3 brz-tabs--left brz-css-d-lasy3z brz-css-5boayj\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ojkAV51fXCVE\">\n<ul class=\"brz-tabs__nav brz-tabs__nav--horizontal brz-tabs__nav--style-3 brz-tabs__nav--left\">\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop brz-tabs__nav--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__content brz-tabs__content--horizontal brz-tabs__content--style-3 brz-tabs__content--left\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items brz-tabs__items--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile brz-tabs__nav--mobile--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-12whgf3 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1gq7d2r\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uYH1neXbgzDz\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"d7H9A\" class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Support thoughtful growth<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> that respects established neighbourhood character and reflects the communities where development occurs<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"eDpYB\" class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Plan infrastructure for the long term<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> so roads, utilities, parks and services can support population growth over the next 10, 20 and 30 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"eDpYB\" class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Consider the cumulative impacts of development<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> on traffic, infrastructure, habitat, parks and quality of life<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"eDpYB\" class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Protect what cannot be replaced: <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Improve conservation efforts surrounding mature trees, sensitive ecosystems, forests, streams, wetlands, wildlife habitat, parks and trails<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"eDpYB\" class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Respect rural Saanich and agricultural lands<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, recognizing that Saanich is unique in containing urban, suburban and rural communities within one municipality<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"eDpYB\" class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Build conservation into growth from the beginning<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> through more tree planting, native habitat restoration, green space and partnerships with volunteer organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"eDpYB\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-bcp-color7 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Ensure environmental protection<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> is considered before damage occurs, rather than trying to mitigate everything afterward <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-w7sqey brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1ivvljg\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kb3un6XgMMC9\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"kAfrd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Protect What Makes Saanich Home<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> means allowing our community to grow without losing the neighbourhoods, natural spaces and rural character that make people want to live here in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"lTjzs\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"lnJBB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">We live in <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">arguably the most beautiful place<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> in Canada. Growth is inevitable. But losing what makes Saanich special <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">is not<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"jSGz1\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"f6Was\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">It needs to be thoughtful, <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">infrastructure-supported<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> and sensitive to the <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">cumulative impacts<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> it has on our existing neighbourhoods. We need to <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">understand<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> the different competing interests between urban, suburban, and rural Saanich.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-wunq57 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-4lxt6h\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jiPdHo9z0Y26\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-19o0d46\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bsIB1RyRt5zm\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-15oscx9\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1xdx3yr\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rc20HcpK0h1S\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-u2hmed\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-m17wnt brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-odu8yk brz-css-1580r3a\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hQuz1vsCoJs5\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1fqqiw9 brz-css-bllo9d\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/responsible_leadership_icon_1x1-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/responsible_leadership_icon_1x1-300x300.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/responsible_leadership_icon_1x1-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/responsible_leadership_icon_1x1-300x300.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/responsible_leadership_icon_1x1-300x300.png 1x, https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/responsible_leadership_icon_1x1-300x300.png 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/alliforsaanich.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/responsible_leadership_icon_1x1-300x300.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"responsible_leadership_icon_1x1\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1o483bu brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-zh54kt\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kqdxB3rW6Io7\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-600 brz-ls-lg-0_5 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-1xfsojq\" data-uniq-id=\"oFlhn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xfsojq\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">RESPONSIBLE <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-600 brz-ls-lg-0_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-css-1jggmpi\" data-uniq-id=\"n9En_\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1jggmpi\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">LEADERSHIP<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-g557cs brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-line brz-line-default brz-css-d-cci7wq brz-css-1h0m8aq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"n3_UBl0fg3xh\">\n<hr class=\"brz-hr\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-fuibhx brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1dvrw7e\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uNTNLlVuN_Hw\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-1xy8qdn\" data-uniq-id=\"taate\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-1xy8qdn\"><span style=\"color: rgb(36, 54, 74); background-color: rgb(245, 241, 234);\">Transparent decisions and responsible spending that prioritizes residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-fqe93z\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zChsKacJU9QO\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-4osrda\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-6q4ekh brz-wrapper\">\n<div data-brz-action=\"click\" data-brz-tabs-id=\"yNfy57c567K4\" class=\"brz-tabs brz-tabs--horizontal brz-tabs--style-3 brz-tabs--left brz-css-d-lasy3z brz-css-96oxrb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yNfy57c567K4\">\n<ul class=\"brz-tabs__nav brz-tabs__nav--horizontal brz-tabs__nav--style-3 brz-tabs__nav--left\">\n<li class=\"brz-tabs__nav--item brz-tabs__nav--desktop brz-tabs__nav--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__content brz-tabs__content--horizontal brz-tabs__content--style-3 brz-tabs__content--left\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__items brz-tabs__items--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--mobile brz-tabs__nav--mobile--active\">\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__nav--button\"><span>Priorities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-tabs__item--content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1w2c24y brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1u3v6ef\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dwLZ8Rbpp9IU\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"d7H9A\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Match growth with infrastructure capacity<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> by maintaining and upgrading the systems residents already rely on before adding density that places further pressure on them<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"d7H9A\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Protect investments taxpayers have already made<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> by maintaining existing infrastructure rather than removing functioning assets simply because priorities or political preferences change<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"d7H9A\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Respect evidence-based policy<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> by avoiding unnecessary reopening or reversal of policies supported by sound science unless new evidence, outcomes or circumstances justify a change<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"jKPLh\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Require a clear public benefit<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> before public works projects move forward, and ensure approval of major capital projects are done through referendum<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"rMhWx\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Consider the full life-cycle cost of projects<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, including future maintenance and operating expenses, not just the upfront price<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"sW06E\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Scrutinize budgets, cost overruns and ongoing expenses<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> so residents can clearly see the real value for their money<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"jO1K2\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Make municipal budgets easier to understand<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> and clearly explain where public money is going<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"wJCWr\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Measure results <\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">so Council can show whether spending actually delivered what was promised to the residents<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"oII8j\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Protect essential services while spending responsibly<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, directing resources where they provide the greatest benefit to residents<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-16 brz-ft-google brz-ff-poppins brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-w7b58k\" data-uniq-id=\"zL6R5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w7b58k\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Apply the same test to transportation spending:<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> Safety, demonstrated need, long-term value and fairness to all road users <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1316pkq brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1jtq49s\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wWMn1S6fO9ux\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-text-lg-left brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"d7H9A\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Responsible Leadership<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> means respecting what residents have already paid for and what evidence already tells us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-text-lg-left brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"nDzow\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-text-lg-left brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"gj0OX\"><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">It is not about simply spending less.<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> It is about reflecting on Council&#8217;s <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">prior spending habits<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">, and ensure we<\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> spend with purpose going forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-text-lg-left brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"ma6mH\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-text-lg-left brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" data-uniq-id=\"a26xT\"><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Residents deserve to know <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">what a project will cost, what benefit it will provide, and what financial obligations<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> it will create years down the road. <\/span><strong style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\">Good financial management<\/strong><span style=\"color: rgb(13, 27, 42);\"> means maintaining what we already have, planning ahead, and making sure today\u2019s decisions do not become tomorrow\u2019s unnecessary burden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-text-lg-left brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-poppins brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_7 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-fizbu5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fizbu5\" 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