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Supports

  • More attainable housing options, 'sensible density near transit' and protections for renters [source]
  • Hiring the best possible and reviewing/refocusing the [source]
  • Aggressively pursuing provincial and federal funding for a new community centre, a hospital and an alternate access route to downtown [source]
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  • Revitalizing the District's Economic Development Department [source]
  • Cutting unnecessary red tape for local contractors, tradespeople and small businesses [source]
  • Better bus service, safer roads, and reliable water and sewer infrastructure [source]
  • Investing in childcare, recreation and community programs [source]
  • Protecting the natural environment and public access to the outdoors as development proceeds [source]

Against

  • Housing supply that is 'just luxury condos' [source]
  • Taking donations for his own campaign: says it is 100% self-financed and will accept no donations of any kind [source]
  • Says council needs to 'realign its priorities' and should listen to qualified experts, use reliable data and weigh costs and benefits before major decisions [source]

Where Shaun stands

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Growth & developmentManaged mix

Says rapid growth has brought 'real pressure on housing, infrastructure, and the character of the community'; wants the reviewed and refocused and infrastructure put first, while supporting 'sensible density near transit'. Does not call for a pause, and gives no position on building heights or expansion. [source]

“That growth has brought opportunity but also real pressure on housing, infrastructure, and the character of the community.”

Limited evidence

Housing affordabilityMore attainable housing, density near transit, renter protections

Says workers and families are being priced out and calls for more attainable housing options, sensible density near transit and protections for renters. No detail found on funding, the Squamish Community Housing Society, / or inclusionary zoning. [source]

“We need more attainable housing options, sensible density near transit, and protections for renters — not just luxury condos.”

Some evidence

Homelessness & supportive housingHasn’t said

We could not find anything Shaun has said publicly about this.

Policing & community safetyHasn’t said

We could not find anything Shaun has said publicly about this.

Taxes & spendingResponsible spending; seek senior-government money for big projects

Emphasizes taxpayer dollars spent responsibly, clear priorities, and cost-benefit evaluation before major decisions; wants provincial and federal funding pursued for a new community centre, hospital and alternate downtown access. No position found on property tax rates or borrowing. [source]

“My goal is to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly, priorities are clear, and important projects move forward efficiently and with long-term value for our community.”

Some evidence

Environment & Woodfibre LNGProtect natural environment; no LNG position found

Says responsible development must protect the natural environment and maintain public access to the outdoors. No public statement found on Woodfibre LNG, FortisBC, climate action, the estuary or wildfire. [source]

“Our mountains, rivers, and trails are what make Squamish home.”

Limited evidence

Transportation & transitBetter bus service, safer roads, alternate downtown access

Lists better bus service and safer roads as basics, and wants senior-government funding for an alternate access route to downtown. No position found on regional transit funding, Highway 99 or parking. [source]

Some evidence

Jobs & local economySupport trades, small business and tourism; revive economic development

Wants to support local contractors, tradespeople and small businesses, cut unnecessary red tape, revitalize the Economic Development Department, and keep Squamish 'welcoming for tourists'. Sits on the Tourism Squamish board. [source]

“Cut unnecessary red tape so Squamish workers can build their futures right here in the Sea to Sky corridor.”

Some evidence

Shaun’s own priority list
  1. Housing Affordability
  2. Environment & Green Spaces
  3. Trades & Local Jobs
  4. Transit & Infrastructure
  5. Families & Community Services
  6. Transparent Local Government
About Shaun

Squamish business owner for 20+ years (listed as 'of The Hive MediaWorks' on the Tourism Squamish board) who says he has run over 100 international projects. Moved to the Sea to Sky Corridor in 1990; describes himself as a two-term elected director on the Tourism Squamish board and a volunteer youth sports coach.

Where Shaun leans on money, growth and LNG
MoneyNo public record yet
◀ Invest in servicesHold taxes down ▶
Growthleans “build more, faster”
◀ Slow down, be cautiousBuild more, faster ▶
Woodfibre LNG & climateNo public record yet
◀ Work with industryTough on LNG, climate first ▶

Worked out from Shaun’s public statements and votes — not a label they chose. See everyone side by side.

Sources we used (5)

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