Brian White
Council · Delta
North Delta 35 yrs
About
A Delta resident and business owner for 35 years, with deep roots in the community. He has helped lead the Delta Boys and Girls Club, co-founded the Delta Seniors Planning Team, and established local youth scholarships.
Policy commitments
Buildings
We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.
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Support electrification of new buildings.
Supportive
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Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems.
Neutral
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Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security.
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events.
Supportive
Climate Justice
Our community is already experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel pollution, and taxpayers are on the hook to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
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Endorse the fossil fuel treaty and commit to phase out fossil fuels.
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Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources.
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Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters.
Supportive
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Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation.
Supportive
Ecosystems
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.
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Protect and restore ecosystems, which are essential to human survival, health, and economic well-being.
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
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Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents.
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
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Land Use
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
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Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit.
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
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Transport
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
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Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit.
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
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Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone.
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Expand EV charging infrastructure.
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Watersheds
Climate change, increasing populations, and overconsumption threaten our water security. Healthy watersheds and forests are critical to support clean drinking water, stormwater management, climate resilience, and biodiversity for future generations.
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Implement water conservation plans and educate the public to conserve drinking water.
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Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure.
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Develop and implement a water security plan.
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Zero Waste
Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.
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Implement zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal.
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
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Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible.
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× Opposed
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Climate action
How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?
Environmental responsibility should be practical, measurable, and focused on solutions that make sense for Delta.
I grew up in a farming community where conservation was simply part of everyday life. We repaired what we could, grew food, preserved what we produced, and made the most of the resources we had.
I have also been a member of the B.C. Wildlife Federation for more than 30 years. The BCWF is a province-wide conservation organization focused on protecting and enhancing B.C.’s fish, wildlife, habitats, and natural resources through stewardship, education, advocacy, and science-based conservation. My long-standing membership reflects my belief that protecting our natural environment is a responsibility we all share, and that conservation should consider both the needs of communities today and future generations.
In Delta, I would like to see us explore practical opportunities such as:
- Rainwater recovery in new homes and developments to reduce demand on treated water.
- More local food production, including gardens, greenhouses, and better use of existing space.
- Solar energy on commercial and industrial rooftops, particularly where large amounts of unused roof space are available.
- Greater energy resilience by finding practical ways to reduce consumption and make better use of existing infrastructure.
For me, good environmental policy is about finding practical opportunities, measuring the results, and making responsible use of the resources Delta already has.
I grew up in a farming community where conservation was simply part of everyday life. We repaired what we could, grew food, preserved what we produced, and made the most of the resources we had.
I have also been a member of the B.C. Wildlife Federation for more than 30 years. The BCWF is a province-wide conservation organization focused on protecting and enhancing B.C.’s fish, wildlife, habitats, and natural resources through stewardship, education, advocacy, and science-based conservation. My long-standing membership reflects my belief that protecting our natural environment is a responsibility we all share, and that conservation should consider both the needs of communities today and future generations.
In Delta, I would like to see us explore practical opportunities such as:
- Rainwater recovery in new homes and developments to reduce demand on treated water.
- More local food production, including gardens, greenhouses, and better use of existing space.
- Solar energy on commercial and industrial rooftops, particularly where large amounts of unused roof space are available.
- Greater energy resilience by finding practical ways to reduce consumption and make better use of existing infrastructure.
For me, good environmental policy is about finding practical opportunities, measuring the results, and making responsible use of the resources Delta already has.
Questions for Delta
Do you believe climate change requires urgent action, and why?
I look to the science. But humans have the knowledge, technology and capacity to reduce the harmful pollutants we put into our air, water and land.
Our responsibility is to take care of the planet we have while we are here. That means making practical, science-based decisions that reduce pollution, conserve resources and protect our environment for future generations.
Humanity may not be here forever, but I believe we have both the ability and the responsibility to make Earth a healthy and enjoyable place to live for as long as we are fortunate enough to call it home.
Our responsibility is to take care of the planet we have while we are here. That means making practical, science-based decisions that reduce pollution, conserve resources and protect our environment for future generations.
Humanity may not be here forever, but I believe we have both the ability and the responsibility to make Earth a healthy and enjoyable place to live for as long as we are fortunate enough to call it home.
Do you support mandatory water meters in Delta?
For new homes, yes. However, I do not support requiring existing homes to be retrofitted with water meters. I see this as an additional tax and financial burden on families already struggling with rising costs, particularly seniors, people with disabilities and those living on fixed incomes.
As for Surrey, it can make decisions based on its own circumstances. Comparing the two municipalities isn’t necessarily 'apples to apples', as a significant portion of Surrey’s housing stock has been built over the past 25 years. Delta should develop policies that reflect our needs, our housing stock and the affordability concerns of Delta residents.
As for Surrey, it can make decisions based on its own circumstances. Comparing the two municipalities isn’t necessarily 'apples to apples', as a significant portion of Surrey’s housing stock has been built over the past 25 years. Delta should develop policies that reflect our needs, our housing stock and the affordability concerns of Delta residents.
Will you commit to have Delta join the Sue Big Oil Program, a collaboration of British Columbia communities who have made a commitment with West Coast Environmental Law to sue fossil fuel companies to pay their fair share of climate costs?
I don't have enough information to give an educated response.
Should fossil fuel companies pay their share? ABSOLUTELY
What makes West Coast Environmental Law the best firm for the suit?
Are there other avenues the government can explore rather than committing to and lining the pockets of this particular law firm?
I think this should be explored further rather than making a knee-jerk decision based on a bandwagon mentality.
Should fossil fuel companies pay their share? ABSOLUTELY
What makes West Coast Environmental Law the best firm for the suit?
Are there other avenues the government can explore rather than committing to and lining the pockets of this particular law firm?
I think this should be explored further rather than making a knee-jerk decision based on a bandwagon mentality.
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