Darnelda Siegers
Council · Sechelt
- Neighbourhood:
- Sechelt
- Years in the community:
- 17
About
Darnelda Siegers was a Councillor for 2 terms and Mayor for 1 term. Wife, mother, grandmother, mortgage broker for 19 years. Community Committees - SC Jr Hockey Society, Chamber of Commerce, Community Coast Health Society, Seniors Housing.
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.
Supportive
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Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security.
Supportive
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
Supportive
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Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events.
Neutral
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.
Supportive
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Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources.
Neutral
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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.
Supportive
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
Supportive
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Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents.
Supportive
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
Supportive
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.
Supportive
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
Supportive
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
Supportive
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.
Supportive
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
Supportive
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Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone.
Supportive
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Expand EV charging infrastructure.
Supportive
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.
Supportive
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Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure.
Supportive
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Develop and implement a water security plan.
Supportive
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.
Supportive
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
Supportive
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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.
Supportive
✓ Supportive
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× Opposed
– No response
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?
In 2018, while Mayor, District of Sechelt voted to join other communities around BC to send Climate Accountability Letters to the Big Oil companies and we joined the Sue Big Oil campaign. While on SCRD Board, supported installation of water meters in Sechelt and other areas of the Sunshine Coast. Supported DoS parks staff in expanding the planting of natural, drought-resistant plants in parks and flower beds and use of non-potable water for watering flower beds and trees. Will support the incorporation of sea level rise study in the new Official Community Plan currently under development.
Campaign contributions
Public records from Elections BC — 76 contributions totalling $26,806.55.
2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
15 contributions · $5,237.27
| Contributor | Date | Amount | Office | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIAN BURTNICK | Oct 1, 2022 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| LAURA DAVIS | Sep 30, 2022 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| HUEN HE | Sep 30, 2022 | $600.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| AARON JOE | Sep 30, 2022 | $500.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| KARON KOSOF | Sep 26, 2022 | $300.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| TOM LAMB | Oct 13, 2022 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| LEONARD LEE | Oct 1, 2022 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| CAROLYN MINCHIN | Sep 23, 2022 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| SCOTT OSBORNE | Oct 15, 2022 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| BALDEV SANGARA | Oct 15, 2022 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA SIEGERS | Sep 20, 2022 | $1,250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA SIEGERS | Oct 15, 2022 | $347.27 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| JOHN SUTHERLAND | Oct 1, 2022 | $240.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| JOHN THOMAS | Oct 6, 2022 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| VALERIA CHRISTINA TSUKASE | Sep 30, 2022 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
58 contributions · $16,669.28
| Contributor | Date | Amount | Office | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE ALEXANDER | Sep 20, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| RON BUCKHORN | Oct 9, 2018 | $150.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| STACEY BUCKHORN | Oct 9, 2018 | $150.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| KIN CHING | Sep 25, 2018 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| BOB CHORLEY | Sep 14, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DAVID COX | Sep 22, 2018 | $125.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| JANE DARLING | Aug 24, 2018 | $1,200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| LAURA DAVIS | Dec 1, 2017 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| GREG DEACON | Sep 15, 2018 | $193.90 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| STEVE DRINKWATER | Sep 18, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DONALD FRENCH | Mar 19, 2018 | $500.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| LOUIS FREYNET | Sep 22, 2018 | $125.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| RICHARD GIBBON | Jul 24, 2018 | $500.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| LARRY HAMBLIN | Sep 26, 2018 | $650.60 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DAVE HAWKINS | Sep 14, 2018 | $291.15 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DORIS HAWKINS | Sep 14, 2018 | $291.15 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| RUDY HOFFMAN | Sep 22, 2018 | $485.20 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| ROBIN KEHLER | Sep 27, 2018 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| ANDY KOBERWITZ | Sep 15, 2018 | $300.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| KARON KOSOF | Sep 14, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| PETER KOSOF | Sep 14, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| TRACY KOSS | Sep 25, 2018 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DENIELLE LACHANCE | Sep 28, 2018 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| XINTAI LIU | Sep 25, 2018 | $500.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| BECKY LOHN | Aug 24, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| KEITH MAXWELL | Aug 28, 2018 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| BEV MCKENZIE | Sep 24, 2018 | $150.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| JOHN MCKENZIE | Sep 24, 2018 | $150.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| ATHENA MCLASH | Oct 12, 2018 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DAVID MILES | Aug 29, 2018 | $50.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DAVID MILES | Oct 5, 2018 | $50.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| CAROLYN MINCHIN | Nov 3, 2017 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| CHRIS MOORE | Aug 29, 2018 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| CRAIG MOORE | Aug 29, 2018 | $200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| RUTH MOORE | Oct 5, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| BRIAN MYHILL-JONES | Aug 29, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DEB PROBY | Aug 29, 2018 | $300.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| LAURIE REID | Sep 18, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DAVE RUSH | Sep 24, 2018 | $509.47 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| WUN SHI | Oct 9, 2018 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA J SIEGERS | Nov 3, 2017 | $1,200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA J SIEGERS | Jul 24, 2018 | $262.50 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA J SIEGERS | Jul 18, 2018 | $89.60 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA J SIEGERS | Jul 18, 2018 | $22.40 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA J SIEGERS | Sep 6, 2018 | $9.41 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| JONALYN SIEMENS | Oct 12, 2018 | $240.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| JOE STANTON | Aug 29, 2018 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| SANDRA STODDART-HANSEN | Aug 23, 2018 | $500.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| MARK STRONGMAN | Sep 27, 2018 | $1,200.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| PIERRE TREPANIER | Sep 15, 2018 | $193.90 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| GEOFF A WHITE | Nov 3, 2017 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| GEOFF A WHITE | Jul 12, 2018 | $30.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| MARTYN WILSON | Sep 18, 2018 | $100.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| PETER WOODING | Oct 2, 2018 | $250.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| TIAN YI | Oct 9, 2018 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| HUA YIN | Oct 9, 2018 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| TIAN ZHANG | Oct 9, 2018 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
| ZHIPING ZHANG | Oct 9, 2018 | $400.00 | MAYOR | SECHELT |
2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
3 contributions · $4,900.00
| Contributor | Date | Amount | Office | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HAWKINS | Nov 11, 2014 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA JANE SIEGERS | Oct 14, 2014 | $3,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | SECHELT |
| DARNELDA JANE SIEGERS | Dec 9, 2014 | $1,700.00 | COUNCILLOR | SECHELT |
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