Saanich

Working career - teacher, then BCTF staff person, then Senior VP and CIO at BC Pension Corporation Nine years one Saanich Council as councillor, Vice hair of the Water Commission at CRD

Rishi Sharma is a lifelong Saanich resident, community leader, and former senior public servant with over 25 years experience across government, non-profit, and private sectors. A member of the Save Our Saanich team, www.votesaveoursaanich.com

Zac de Vries is a lifelong Saanich resident and two-term Saanich Councillor running for Mayor of Saanich. He brings eight years of local and regional government experience, energy, new ideas, and a record of delivering practical results.

Independent Colette Baty brings essential governance skills: strategic planning, financial oversight, and collaborative, interdisciplinary dialogue. Her background as a critical care nurse and community leader guides her experienced approach.

I’m a researcher, the chair of AccessBC, a little free library enthusiast, and I’m seeking re-election as one of your Saanich councillors. I want to keep working together to move Saanich forward.

Current Councillor and CRD Firector. Previously Mayor Oak Bay and MLA Saanich South and Cabinet Minister

Please see my website for full list of various organizations, committees, etc that I have been involved in. This term at Saanich I have chaired the Sustainability and Climate Action cte and chaired Natural Areas, Parks and Trails cte.

Kathleen Burton is a community advocate, governance and policy professional, and longtime Saanich volunteer. With experience serving on boards and working with government, she brings collaboration, practical solutions and listening to public service.

Retired married father of three with over 50 years experience in civil construction. Estimating and Project Management. 3 year president of the IEOA and 9 year board member of the Vancouver Island construction association

Nancy di Castri is running for Saanich Council focused on environmental protection, transparent governance, balanced development, and fiscal responsibility. After a career in real estate, she co-founded Save Our Saanich, www.votesaveoursaanich.com

Nathalie Chambers is an Independent, 100% NOT development-funded voice for a sustainable Saanich. Farmland defender, organic farmer, two-term councillor. Running for a third term and to the CRD. She is a defender People, Planet and Place over profit.

I'm a civil engineer + MBA building a life in Saanich. I’m running because I believe Saanich councillors should be independent, politically moderate, and have a track record of serving the community.

Lifelong Saanich resident with experience in finance, governance and conservation. I believe environmental decisions should be evidence-based, protect natural spaces and biodiversity, and balance stewardship, recreation, agriculture and growth.

I’m Noah Fruttarol, a UVic student, urbanist, and Saanich resident running for Council. My candidacy brings a fresh, practical perspective rooted in our local housing, transit, and financial realities.

Offering 20 years of working with residents, community associations, municipal staff, and elected officials to deliver practical solutions on neighbourhood safety, environmental protection and community planning while working and raising a family.

Born in Saanich. Grew up in Cordova Bay. Vic High grad 2000. Raising two kids in Strawberry Vale with my husband of 23 years, who fixes people's homes. A good person with a kind heart who's done lots of things. Let's get things done!

A tireless defender, and advocate for the region, its people, and its environment - Sasha worked over many years for the preservation and protection of local ecology in Saanich and the surrounding area, and a shift from gas to electric power tools.

Lorne de Large is running for Council to bring practical leadership, fiscal responsibility, transparent decision-making, respectful planning, and strong environmental stewardship. A member of the Save Our Saanich team, www.votesaveoursaanich.com

Laurie Lidstone believes in responsible financial management, protecting our natural environment, supporting local business, maintaining safe neighbourhoods and planning thoughtfully for future growth. Vote Save Our Saanich www.votesaveoursaanich.com

Matt McGeachie began his career at Victoria Press, precursor to the Times Colonist, and then as a software developer he created a local charity fundraising platform, hibid.ca. A member of the Save Our Saanich team, www.votesaveoursaanich.com

Colin is a dedicated public school teacher and Saanich Councillor who loves connecting with people. With warmth, humour, and a passion for community, Colin believes in listening, bringing people together and making Saanich a place for everyone.

Priorities inc. affordability and preventing displacement, strengthening food security, supporting youth and seniors and resilient infrastructure, and responsible, transparent use of public funds. I want to listen, be accessible and work together.

I am lifelong resident of rural Saanich with more than 30 years' experience in public service as a BC forest firefighter and emergency manager. I am an active volunteer with my local community association and Victoria arts and culture organizations.

I'm a professional multi-lingual translator, community volunteer & former university lecturer. I've spent my career working across languages, cultures & institutions. I am a 3rd-generation Victorian & 6th-generation Canadian, and I live in Saanich.

My name is Sierra Wicks-Irving, I am a 24 year old born and raised in Saanich. I currently work a licensed practical nurse and I am a volunteer at the BCSPCA. I am very focused on inclusion, accessibility, healthcare and environmental protection.

Graham Wright combines fiscal discipline, representative transportation planning, and respect for neighbourhood character with commitment to transparent government and protecting the natural environment. Save Our Saanich, www.votesaveoursaanich.com