Supports
- New rental options, co-living housing (under $1,500/month) and new housing communities for young families [source]
- Lobbying the Province for more long-term care beds in the Sea to Sky corridor; community-based supports so seniors can age at home [source]
- More arts, culture and heritage facilities and programming, in partnership with Squamish Nation [source]
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- Implementing the Recreation Centre Task Force strategy: expanded rec centre, second rink, larger aquatic facility; would explore private and public-private partnerships to fund it [source]
- A simple regional transit link: one bus to Lions Bay connecting to West Vancouver transit [source]
- Making sure new development covers the cost of the added strain it puts on infrastructure [source]
- Reviewing and clearly communicating the Squamish evacuation plan; taking wildfire and flood preparedness seriously [source]
- Economic growth in industries that match the community's identity, e.g. ecotourism [source]
Against
- Bias based on race, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation ("These have no place in our community") [source]
- Critical of the "desperate lack of long-term care beds" in the corridor [source]
- Names high property taxes, parking and traffic flow as problems he wants to address (no specifics given) [source]
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- Says Squamish has become over-reliant on small business since large industry declined (Chief's paraphrase) [source]
Where Ian stands
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Growth & developmentHasn’t said
We could not find anything Ian has said publicly about this.
Housing affordabilityCreative, lower-cost options (rentals, co-living)
Calls for "creative solutions": new rental options, co-living under $1,500/month and family-oriented housing communities. Notes much of housing is provincial jurisdiction and positions himself as an advocate. No stated position on the housing society, / or inclusionary zoning. [source]
“Housing Squamish can afford. Creative solutions are needed.”
Some evidence
Homelessness & supportive housingHasn’t said
We could not find anything Ian has said publicly about this.
Policing & community safetyHasn’t said
We could not find anything Ian has said publicly about this.
Taxes & spendingFlags high taxes; backs rec expansion via partnerships
Lists high property taxes as an issue and talks of "responsible fiscal management", while supporting an expanded recreation centre, second rink and bigger pool. Would investigate private and public-private partnerships to pay for recreation. No specific tax target stated. [source]
“I support these initiatives and would investigate the options of private and public-private partnerships.”
Some evidence
Environment & Woodfibre LNGProtect nature; emergency preparedness. No Woodfibre LNG position found
Says the natural environment must be protected and accessible to all, and that wildfire and flood preparedness and the evacuation plan need serious attention and better communication. No public statement found on Woodfibre LNG, FortisBC or climate policy. [source]
“I believe it is past time to review and effectively communicate our Squamish Evacuation Plan, in case we need it.”
Some evidence
Transportation & transitPro regional transit (start with one bus to Lions Bay)
Calls regional transit "such an easy solution": one bus to Lions Bay where riders transfer to West Vancouver transit, starting with talks with Lions Bay and corridor communities. Also lists traffic flow and parking as issues, without specifics. [source]
“I think we need one bus … if we can get people to Lions Bay, they can transfer to a West Vancouver bus and take it anywhere they want to go.”
Well documented
Jobs & local economyOpen to a range of industries that fit Squamish's identity
Points to the decline of large industry and over-reliance on small business; open to a range of industries as long as they match the community's identity, and supportive of ecotourism. Also wants investment in arts, culture and heritage. [source]
“Ecotourism is pretty cool, and I would definitely support that.”
Some evidence
Ian’s own priority list
- Housing Squamish can afford
- Seniors: aging at home and more long-term care beds
- Arts, Culture and Heritage: developing a "Squamish Identity"
- Our Natural Environment: wildfire and flood preparedness, evacuation plan
- Parks and Recreation: expand the recreation centre
- Respect for Everyone
About Ian
Longtime schoolteacher, musician and community volunteer who cites 12 years of community involvement in Squamish. Directs the Squamish Sunshine Choir, chairs the Hilltop House Family Council, and sits on the boards of Squamish Arts and the Brackendale Art Gallery. Named a CTV News Community Hero in February 2023 for outdoor sing-alongs for seniors during COVID-19 closures (per his news release).
Where Ian leans on money, growth and LNG
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