Being Mayor of Saanich has been the honour of my life. I love this community. I’ve spent the last 25 years trying to improve it—in office and as a volunteer.
Thank you for the extraordinary gift of being your mayor. I will carry that honour with me for the rest of my life.
Last day to have your say on Saanich’s budget engagement survey! Share your views before midnight tonight: hello.saanich.ca/projects/202...
✔️Protecting against the changing climate, restoring our natural areas and adding to our Urban Forest.
✔️ Taking action to build a stronger economy, and
✔️ Working together as a region to deliver services and champion senior government investments.
Your council has been focused on the priorities you told us are most important to you:
✔️Creating homes that families can afford in walkable and accessible
neighbourhoods.
✔️ Adding to the vibrancy of neighbourhoods where parks, schools and services are accessible on foot and bike.
This week I had the chance to deliver the Mayor’s Annual Address. It’s a brief overview of highlights from this year and preview of some upcoming initiatives.
www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news...
The deadline is next Wednesday, November 26th! #Saanich kids, get your holiday card entries in… the winner gets to be Mayor for the Morning! 😊
In Saanich, we’re focused on creating homes that people can afford.
Saanich’s latest housing report shows that fully half of development permits issued this year were for non-market, affordable units.
About 400 new units of non-market housing are closer to becoming a reality in #Saanich, with help from the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund (SAHRF):
www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news...
Saanich is growing. That means more people getting around on foot, bike, bus and in the car.
QMP is our plan for infrastructure improvements that get more people around conveniently and safely in our community.
Survey closes on Oct 1. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
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That means creating a range of housing options like duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, apartments, condos, and more single-family homes so everybody can find a home that meets their needs and their budget in Saanich.
Don’t miss the chance to have your say:
saanich.ca/helloqmp
That doesn’t mean taking away homes or qualify of life from those who built a life here and raised a family.
It means protecting and enhancing the things that we love in our neighbourhoods, while giving more individuals and families the chance to put down roots here.
QMP is about making sure that Saanich is a place for everyone.
We’re planning for more homes that meet the diverse budgets and needs of residents in our community.
"More than just a way to address social isolation and remedy cultural disconnection, [Vancouver's] plazas could become a blueprint for more people-friendly outdoor infrastructure."
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Yes!! This is my neighbourhood in #Saanich, can’t wait to take part.
Such an important process for people in #Saanich to be a part of!
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I am deeply saddened to hear of the serious collision involving a cyclist near the Lochside Trail crossing on Quadra Street. My thoughts are with the injured cyclist and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. As Mayor, road safety is one of my top priorities. Everyone should feel safe whether they’re walking, cycling, or driving in our community. This incident is a stark reminder of the work still ahead to ensure our roads are truly safe for all users. I spoke with staff, who will be identifying additional safety improvements for this busy and well-used crossing. We are committed to making the necessary changes — in policy, design, and culture — to prevent tragedies like this from happening again. I want to thank the Saanich Police Major Crime Unit for their swift response and thorough investigation. I encourage anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward to assist their efforts.
Everyone should feel safe whether they’re walking, cycling, or driving in our community. This incident is a stark reminder of the work still ahead to ensure our roads are truly safe for all users.
A statement from Mayor Dean Murdock about respectful engagement in response to recent incidents of hostility, intimidation and verbal abuse at Council meeting.
The Quadra McKenzie planning process is our opportunity to come together to build a plan that reflects the hopes and needs of our entire community. Let’s make sure the process reflects the values we all hold as Saanich residents: respect, inclusion, and care for one another.
Happy Canada Day 🍁🇨🇦
Hoo, hoo, hoooooo will win?! 🏆
I felt it in Saanich!
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Just to be explicitly clear, the public can still write and call council members but at the meeting on the 24th, no more public input will be permitted live in council chambers
After hearing from ~86 people (thank you all for the input) from 6-11:15pm Tuesday, we voted to postpone consideration of the revised report the on Quadra-McKenzie Plan in #Saanich until Feb 24 when we will answer all the public’s questions and then debate the matter.
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Saanich residents have one more week to take part in the annual budget survey: hello.saanich.ca/projects/202...
