Eric Andersen is a Squamish councillor, re-elected on October 17, 2026 with 3,851 votes, 2nd of 15 council candidates, for a term to 2030. Background: Grew up in Squamish and returned after years working elsewhere.
- Takes office
- November 3, 2026, at the inaugural council meeting
- Pay
- $46,926 a year (each councillor’s pay in 2025, before expenses and benefits) [District of Squamish]
- Record
- 7 campaign promises tracked · 0 council votes so far
Eric’s roles on council
Not appointed yet. Council usually decides who serves as acting mayor, who sits on the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District board, and who joins which committees at or soon after the swearing in on November 3, 2026. We’ll list Eric’s roles here once the District publishes them.
How council works: no one on council, not even the mayor, decides alone.
Eric’s record on council
Council hasn’t voted yet. We’re tracking 7 promises and 26 positions on file for Eric (6 in Eric’s own words). First meeting: November 3, 2026.
Eric’s promises 7
What Eric promised during the campaign, in plain words. Tap one for the exact quote and source.
Not tested yetLet the Cheema lands (Lots 509 and 510) housing proposal be reviewed and negotiated.
What Eric said:
“I support allowing a development proposal for Lots 509/ 510 for evaluation and negotiation.”[source]
Eric’s part (the only thing we mark): Kept if he votes to let a Cheema lands proposal go forward for review, starting with the growth boundary step. Not kept if he votes to stop it being reviewed.
Did it happen? Not yet. We’re watching whether council lets a Cheema lands proposal be reviewed. This is a plain fact, never a mark against Eric: council decides as a group.
Who decides: Council
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetKeep judging parking shortfalls for new buildings case by case, rather than banning them.
What Eric said:
“Parking variances for new developments will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis”[source]
Eric’s part (the only thing we mark): Not kept if he votes for a blanket ban on parking variances. Kept if he votes against a blanket ban. His votes on single requests do not count either way.
Did it happen? Not yet. We’re watching whether council keeps deciding parking variance requests one at a time. This is a plain fact, never a mark against Eric: council decides as a group.
Who decides: Council
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetConsider spending developer parking payments on parking, not only on bike and walking projects.
What Eric said:
“The fees-in-lieu of parking stalls not provided should be considered for allocation to parking facilities in every case – and not necessarily directed to Active Transportation facilities.”[source]
Eric’s part (the only thing we mark): Kept if he votes to put cash in lieu of parking into the parking fund rather than the walking and biking fund. Not kept if he votes the other way.
Did it happen? Not yet. We’re watching where council decides developer parking payments go. This is a plain fact, never a mark against Eric: council decides as a group.
Who decides: Council
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetProtect the few possible parkade sites, including north of Pemberton Avenue.
What Eric said:
“The scarce potential locations for parkade facilities should be protected – including on the north side of Pemberton Avenue.”[source]
Eric’s part (the only thing we mark): Kept if he votes against selling or rezoning a possible parkade site, such as land north of Pemberton Avenue, for other uses. Not kept if he votes for it.
Did it happen? Not yet. We’re watching whether possible parkade sites stay available. This is a plain fact, never a mark against Eric: council decides as a group.
Who decides: Council
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetHelp bring back a downtown RCMP office.Who decides: RCMP and council
What Eric said:
“The District should help to facilitate the (re-)establishment of a Downtown RCMP office.”[source]
Eric’s part (the only thing we mark): Kept if he moves, seconds or votes for steps toward a downtown RCMP office, such as funding it or asking the RCMP for it. Not kept if he votes against them.
Did it happen? Not yet. We’re watching whether a downtown RCMP office opens. This is a plain fact, never a mark against Eric: council decides as a group.
Who decides: RCMP and council
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetPush to restart Crime Stoppers and Block Watch programs in Squamish.Who decides: RCMP and volunteer groups
What Eric said:
“In addition, the District should examine the need for and facilitate the (re-)establishment of a Squamish CrimeStoppers organization and program, as well as Block Watch and similar neighbourhood-level programs.”[source]
Eric’s part (the only thing we mark): Kept if he moves, seconds or votes for District help to restart Crime Stoppers or Block Watch. Not kept if he votes against it.
Did it happen? Not yet. We’re watching whether Crime Stoppers or Block Watch restart in Squamish this term. This is a plain fact, never a mark against Eric: council decides as a group.
Who decides: RCMP and volunteer groups
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetPush for a full update of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan alongside the Brennan Park work.
What Eric said:
“The Brennan Park facilities planning task force currently at work and should be complimented by a comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan update”[source]
Eric’s part (the only thing we mark): Kept if he moves, seconds or votes to order and fund an updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Not kept if he votes against it.
Did it happen? Not yet. We’re watching whether council orders and funds the updated plan. This is a plain fact, never a mark against Eric: council decides as a group.
Who decides: Council
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Do Eric’s votes match what they said in the campaign?
Eric did not answer our questionnaire. So we split the 26 things on file: 6 Eric said in public, which get checked against new votes, and 20 that are our reading of Eric’s record, which are shown but never marked.
See all 26 (6 checked against votes)
Things Eric said in public (6)Checked against every new vote.
Not tested yetSaid they support: Balanced growth: jobs, businesses and amenities keeping pace with population growth
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetSaid they support: Land strategies for key job sectors - forestry, wood products manufacturing, port lands, tourism-commercial land (2022 platform; no 2026 statement found)
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetSaid they support: Stronger advocacy to senior governments on attainable housing; negotiating affordable units with the Housing Society involved (2022 platform)
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetSaid they support: Updated long-term facility roadmaps so Squamish is ready when outside funding appears
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetSaid they support: Integrating supportive housing into residential neighbourhoods; calls existing Squamish examples 'success stories'
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Not tested yetSaid they’re against: Growth where Squamish mostly sells 'the right to live here' and over-relies on residential taxes (2022 campaign announcement)
Council hasn’t voted on anything that tests this yet.
Our reading of Eric’s record (20)Not Eric’s own answers. Shown for context, never marked.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as agreeing: “Squamish is growing too fast. Council should slow the pace of new development approvals.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as agreeing: “Taller buildings (above 6 storeys) should be allowed downtown and near transit and services.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as agreeing: “Squamish should open new land and new neighbourhoods for housing, rather than adding density to existing ones.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as agreeing: “The District should put more public money and land into non-market and below-market housing.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as strongly agreeing: “Squamish needs more shelter and supportive-housing spaces, even if they are located near residential areas.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as disagreeing: “Keeping property tax increases at or below inflation should be a top priority, even if it means cutting services or delaying projects.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as strongly agreeing: “The District should sign the proposed 10-year tax agreement with Woodfibre LNG.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as strongly disagreeing: “The District should use its permit powers to press Woodfibre LNG on local impacts, even if that means delays or legal fights.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as agreeing: “The District should cut red tape and speed up permits for builders and businesses.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as agreeing: “New buildings should have to provide enough parking for the people who live there, instead of being approved with less.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedWe read Eric as agreeing: “Downtown Squamish needs more public parking, and the District should get it built.”
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Approving the Woodfibre LNG floatel permit (voted against denial in 2024; voted for the two-floatel permit in 2025) and building a working relationship with WLNG
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Voted in favour of a temporary use permit for FortisBC's workers' lodge (defeated 3-4, 2024)
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Garibaldi Estates zoning for more homes (supported, while saying they are not the whole answer to housing)
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Delegating more development-permit decisions to staff to streamline review (voted in support, Feb 2026)
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: The proposed 10-year Woodfibre LNG tax agreement: voted for it (on Sept. 22, 2026 council voted 5–2 not to give the proposed 10-year Woodfibre LNG tax agreement its first three readings; he was one of the two in favour), doubting a new council would get a better outcome and calling ordinary taxation unreliable because assessments change
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Allowing six units (with no off-street parking minimum) within 400 m of a future frequent bus route - voted against; 'I'm uncomfortable with how far it goes'
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Neighbourhood commercial node zoning on The Boulevard in Garibaldi Highlands - sole vote against (Jan 2026), wanted fuller report on community feedback
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Revised (scaled-back) 1032 Finch Drive townhouse rezoning with an added sunset clause - sole vote against, Dec 2025; his reasons were not reported
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
Our reading, not markedFrom a past council vote: Joining the Sue Big Oil class action (voted against at Oct 2023 committee of the whole; called it a 'complex picture')
This is our reading of the public record, not Eric’s own answer, so it is never checked against votes.
What Eric said during the 2026 campaign
Our summary of what Eric has said and done in public. Tap [source] on any line to check it yourself.
Said they support
- Balanced growth: jobs, businesses and amenities keeping pace with population growth [source]
- Land strategies for key job sectors - forestry, wood products manufacturing, port lands, tourism-commercial land (2022 platform; no 2026 statement found) [source]
- Approving the Woodfibre LNG permit (voted against denial in 2024; voted for the two-floatel permit in 2025) and building a working relationship with WLNG [source]
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- Voted in favour of a for FortisBC's workers' lodge (defeated 3-4, 2024) [source]
- Garibaldi Estates zoning for more homes (supported, while saying they are not the whole answer to housing) [source]
- Delegating more development-permit decisions to staff to streamline review (voted in support, Feb 2026) [source]
- Stronger advocacy to senior governments on attainable housing; negotiating affordable units with the Housing Society involved (2022 platform) [source]
- Updated long-term facility roadmaps so Squamish is ready when outside funding appears [source]
- Integrating into residential neighbourhoods; calls existing Squamish examples 'success stories' [source]
- The proposed 10-year Woodfibre LNG tax agreement: voted for it (on Sept. 22, 2026 council voted 5–2 not to give the proposed 10-year Woodfibre LNG tax agreement its first three readings; he was one of the two in favour), doubting a new council would get a better outcome and calling ordinary taxation unreliable because assessments change [source]
Said they’re against
- Allowing six units (with no off-street parking minimum) within 400 m of a future frequent bus route - voted against; 'I'm uncomfortable with how far it goes' [source]
- Neighbourhood commercial node zoning on The Boulevard in Garibaldi Highlands - sole vote against (Jan 2026), wanted fuller report on community feedback [source]
- Revised (scaled-back) 1032 Finch Drive townhouse with an added sunset clause - sole vote against, Dec 2025; his reasons were not reported [source]
Where Eric said they stand
Each topic opens up: tap it for the detail, quotes and sources.
Growth & developmentManaged mix
In the 2022 election he answered a questionnaire from My Sea to Sky, an anti-LNG advocacy group, in his own words: he said he was supportive of the Cheema Lands and North Crumpit proposals, giving as his reason that Squamish has 'too many competing uses of scarce valley bottom lands' and 'must learn to build housing on upper slopes responsibly', and opposed to Garibaldi at Squamish because 'scale of proposed development is a big concern'. These are 2022 answers. [source]
“I am in alignment with Councillor Greenlaw's concerns, in particular with the 400 metre distance. I'm uncomfortable with how far it goes.”
Some evidence
Housing affordabilityNegotiate affordable units, cut developer process costs, lobby senior governments
In 2022 he called for continued negotiation of affordable units with the Housing Society involved, lower processing and transaction costs for developers, construction innovation (including wood products) and much more advocacy to senior governments. No 2026 campaign statement on housing found. [source]
“I think we shouldn't limit ourselves to the powers that we have. I mean, as a municipality, I think we need to be doing more strategic advocacy, vis-à-vis the federal and provincial [...] governments. (2022)”
Some evidence
Homelessness & supportive housingVoted for Government Road supportive housing lease; stresses neighbour relations and design
Part of the unanimous July 2026 vote endorsing a 60-year lease for 65 supportive homes at 39900 Government Road. He raised nearby residents' concerns, said relationship-building with neighbours is central, and asked for aesthetics similar to Spirit Creek. No broader public statement on found. [source]
Limited evidence
Policing & community safetyHasn’t said
We could not find anything Eric has said publicly about this.
Taxes & spendingGrow the industrial/business tax base to relieve residential taxpayers; plan facilities before funding them
Voted with the rest of council to adopt the 2026-2035 financial plan (12.8% tax revenue increase for 2026). His long-standing argument is that Squamish over-relies on residential taxes and needs a bigger employment and industrial tax base. On facilities he stresses having updated plans ready for outside funding. [source]
“We understand there's impatience in the community with respect to facilities. But unless we have updated roadmaps and adequate plans, we won't be ready when funding sources come along.”
Some evidence
Climate & environmentClimate action via local jobs, wood construction and adaptation
In 2022 he framed forestry and wood products as 'green tech' and climate action. In the same 2022 My Sea to Sky survey that records his support for Cheema Lands and North Crumpit, he also committed to 14 of the group's 16 climate actions - including advocating that the province let local governments ban new gas hookups, protecting natural assets, a biodiversity conservation strategy and adopting the doughnut-economics model - declining only the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty and Sue Big Oil. [source]
Well documented
Woodfibre LNG plantPro-permit on Woodfibre LNG
Has supported the permits for Woodfibre LNG’s floating worker housing, and voted for the proposed 10-year Woodfibre tax agreement, which council rejected 5–2 on Sept. 22, 2026. [source]
“I support natural gas as a 'bridging fuel, and I support WLNG's ongoing efforts to protect (and enhance, through extensive site remediation investments) the local marine environment. (2022)”[quote source]
Well documented
Transportation & transitReduce commuting through local jobs; supports regional transit options; realistic about parking demand
In 2022 he backed regional transit options (including fast-ferry technology), said Squamish has diverse parking problems needing new facilities and enforcement, and proposed wood-built parkades designed for re-purposing. In 2025 he voted against removing parking minimums for six-unit lots near future frequent transit. No 2026 statement found. [source]
Some evidence
ParkingCouncil's most consistent voice for more parking: wants developer cash-in-lieu spent on off-street parking facilities and has voted against removing parking minimums
In April 2026 he voted against sending $210,000 of developer cash-in-lieu to the alternative-transportation fund, saying it should go to the Off-Street Parking Facilities Reserve Fund. He voted against the 2025 bylaw removing parking minimums for six-unit lots near future frequent transit, and told council he did not support cutting parking at University Highlands. In 2022 he said Squamish has 'diverse parking problems' needing 'new facilities and regulations/ enforcement', and proposed wood-built parkades designed so they can be re-purposed. He voted for the paid-parking pilot but against making paid parking a 2025 priority and against studying community-wide paid parking. No 2026 campaign statement found. [source]
“We are overlooking, in our planning for the downtown, the need for off-street parking facilities and here is an example of where we can take advantage of an opportunity to put some dollars into that fund.”
Well documented
Jobs & local economyJobs-first: protect employment lands and build sector strategies
His signature issue. Wants land-use strategies for forestry, wood manufacturing, port lands, tourism and logistics, and warns that re-zoning former industrial land has left Squamish unprepared for high-wage employers. [source]
“What we are selling to the rest of the world from Squamish is mostly the right to live here. This is unbalanced and unsustainable. We can do better. (2022 campaign announcement)”
Well documented
Compare everyone on: growth and development · housing · homelessness and supportive housing · policing and community safety · property taxes and spending · climate and the environment · the Woodfibre LNG plant · transit and Highway 99 · parking · jobs and the local economy.
Eric’s own priority list
- Avoiding unbalanced growth - jobs, businesses and amenities keeping pace with population
- Good jobs close to home / a complete community (Smart Growth); 2014 and 2022 platforms
- Employment-lands and sector strategies for forestry, wood products, the port and tourism; 2022 platform
- Relationships with Squamish Nation, the province and the federal government
- Planning for recreation and cultural facilities
More of Eric’s positions (1)
- Downtown Squamish needs more public parking, and the District should get it built.Somewhat agrees
Our reading of Eric’s public statements and votes. Eric has not answered our questionnaire.
Questions about Eric Andersen
- Is Eric Andersen on Squamish council?
Yes. Eric Andersen was re-elected to Squamish council on October 17, 2026 with 3,851 votes, one of six councillors serving with Mayor Sean Easton until 2030.
- When does Eric Andersen take office?
Eric Andersen is sworn in with the new council at the inaugural meeting on November 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Squamish Valley Golf Club, 2458 Mamquam Road.
- What did Eric Andersen promise?
We track 7 promises Eric made during the 2026 campaign, including: Let the Cheema lands (Lots 509 and 510) housing proposal be reviewed and negotiated; Keep judging parking shortfalls for new buildings case by case, rather than banning them; Consider spending developer parking payments on parking, not only on bike and walking projects. Each one is marked kept or not kept by how Eric votes, not by what council as a whole decides.
- How has Eric Andersen voted on council?
Council hasn’t voted yet. The first regular meeting is November 17, 2026. Every vote Eric casts will be listed on this page.
- How much is a Squamish councillor paid?
In 2025 the each councillor was paid $46,926, not counting expenses and benefits, according to the District of Squamish financial statement.
About Eric
Grew up in Squamish and returned after years working elsewhere. Employment background in forestry, wood products and transportation, plus research and communications consulting; has worked with the Squamish Historical Society and was described by the Squamish Chief as someone many look to as a keeper of local history. Two-term councillor (2018-2026).
Where Eric leans on money, growth and LNG
Worked out from Eric’s public statements and votes, not a label they chose. See everyone side by side · Who on council thinks like you? Take the quiz.
Sources we used (25)
- District of Squamish - 2026 Municipal Election Candidates
- Squamish Reporter - Local elections 2026: Will Squamish councillors run again? (Mar 3 2026)
- Squamish Chief - Eric Andersen running to be second-term Squamish councillor (2022)
- Squamish Reporter - Eric Andersen seeks re-election as councillor (2022)
- Squamish Chief - 2022 candidate Q&A: Eric Andersen
- Squamish Chief - Eric Andersen council candidate statement (2014)
- Squamish Chief - Squamish council approves two-year permit for Woodfibre LNG floatels
- Squamish Chief - Squamish council defeats WLNG floatel TUP for now
- Squamish Chief - Council rejects FortisBC workers' lodge TUP
- Squamish Reporter - Council votes 5-2 on housing near transit routes
- Squamish Chief - Council approves commercial zoning on The Boulevard
- Squamish Chief - Council approves revised Finch Drive townhouse development
- Squamish Chief - Council votes to add the District to Sue Big Oil campaign
- Squamish Chief - Council advances Garibaldi Estates pre-zoning
- Squamish Chief - Should the District make it easier for developers to build?
- Squamish Chief - Council endorses lease for supportive housing on Government Road
- Squamish Chief - Key flashpoints emerge at Squamish budget forum
- My Sea to Sky - 2022 election candidate survey (advocacy group)
- On shelter and supportive housing
- On parking
- On parking
- On parking
- On parking
- On parking
- On parking
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