It has been a long time goal of some residents to have hydro at Upper Campbell Lake and cedar Creek. It has been a challenge to pick this over a decade old item up where hydro was in the grasps of residents and shame on the Director of the Day. Options were available that were never explored with residents. Add a decade plus of inflation to this project and costs are now skyrocketed. But I am still hopeful that there is a path forward in the long term and I have been working on that.

1. This document represent a significant escalation in your advocacy for the residents of Cedar Creek and Upper Campbell Lake. By directing staff to investigate a formal complaint to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), the Board is moving beyond negotiation and into a regulatory challenge against BC Hydro’s handling of the community’s electrification. Challenging BC Hydro_ The Fight for Rural Electrification Accountability
2. This document represents a critical advancement in your long-term advocacy to bring electrical power grid infrastructure to the remote residents of Cedar Creek and Upper Campbell Lake By authorizing a formal public information meeting (SRD 687/24), the Board has moved this file from internal technical investigation into active community engagement, ensuring that property owners have the data necessary to decide on the project's future. Electrifying the Wild_ The Cedar Creek Infrastructure Initiative
3. By demanding a formal meeting or a detailed position letter from BC Hydro, the Board is challenging the utility’s refusal to compensate property owners for ongoing shoreline erosion, a critical issue that intersects with the broader struggle for community electrification.Holding BC Hydro Accountable_ Shoreline Erosion and Electrification Advocacy

Following the successful Board vote to examine a possible service expansion of the Strathcona Gardens to include the other Electoral l Area's the EASC committee engaged in what many consider as "several actions in Violation to our Code of Conduct and our Sworn Duties". This continued for several months and made it difficult to advance Area D business for a period time. In addition this election term has see several questionable actions from Directors.

1. Delaying 3rd readings and voting no at 3rd reading. Administrative Friction and Electoral Area D Development Obstruction
2. Voting No on Bylaw 519 only to rescind vote a month later after pressure from the Board and Applicants. Bylaw 519 and the Crisis of Administrative Malpractice
3. Forcing Public Hearings that were not required because the development applications where supported in the 1996 OCP. Legislative Friction and the Weaponisation of Public Hearings
4. Playing politics with grants that benefit the Regional District. Silent Opposition and Procedural Obstructionism at Oyster River Hatchery
5. Delay 3rd reading after a public hearing and move item back to EASC for no valid reason. The Couverdon Maneuver_ Procedural Obstruction and Administrative Friction
6. Hard to believe that Whalley, Mawhinney and Vonesch tried to block rebates for those that purchased water meters. The Water Meter Reimbursement Block of 2023
7. Here is a more detailed report on the water meter rebates and how Whalley, Mawhinney and Vonesch tried to prevent them.The Water Meter Rebate Resolution_ Overcoming Political Friction
8. Hard to believe that the public record actually shows Whalley, Mawhinney and Vonesch trying to block the Regional Housing Service. While Whalley has no interest in housing both Mawhinney and Vonesch claim housing is a core plank in their campains. The Rural Blockade_ Regional Housing and Procedural Friction
9. On the Board day when there was the final vote on the Expansion of the Gardens Service Participants several Directors tried to prevent a vote on that motion by breaking quorum. Here is a breakdown on what happened and how it aligns to our code of conduct. The Strathcona Breach_ Governance, Ethics, and the Quorum Crisis

Over this elected term contracted services have undergone an extensive review process. With rising costs across many of these contracted services I believe it important to perform fact based reviews and make changes as needed.

1. Establishing the Fire Protection Bylaw FAQ. Legislative Framework for Electoral Area D Fire Protection Service
2. Why The Fire Service was Modernized FAQ. Modernising Fire Protection for Electoral Area D
3. Fiscal Oversight on the Fire Service FAQ Fiscal Oversight of the Area D Fire Service Agreement
4. Planning into the Future for the Fire Service FAQ Fiscal Oversight of the Area D Fire Service Agreement

When it comes to Directors pay it is important to know the following

Four Electoral Area's A,B,C and D are paid from our elected area’s

The four municipalities , Sayward, Tahsis, Zeballos and Gold River contributions to the Regional District yearly do not even pay the Directors salaries. They are supplemented by the City of Campbell River as it is the City of Campbell River that pays 70% of the regional districts costs but not including costs that are exclusive for the Electoral Area's.

1. Bylaw 549 - rural directors and rural Municipalities supported expanding the list of events they could bill $160 per day for attending. Bylaw 519 and the Crisis of Administrative Malpractice
2. Bylaw 549 Mawhinney and Vonesch sought to add seven new categories of meetings that they could charge $160 per meeting. Stipends and Stability_ The SRD Fiscal Governance Debate
3. Restoring Fiscal Accountablity on bylaws 167 and 359. Over this past term both Whalley and Vonesch tried to block the independant reviews that are mandated in the bylaw. The Independent Mandate_ Restoring Regional Fiscal Accountability

This past term there have been many challenges with grants and Directors using Community Works Funds (Gas Tax from UBCM) pushing the limits on how this money can be used. In Area D I have provided grants that not only bring value to our community, but also bring value to the Regional District. I have also used Community Works Funds only for SRD projects that have been properly budgeted through the budget process. In contrast there has been Community Works Funds that have been used by at least one electora area that is pushing the limits on acceptable use. Area D has also been highly successful in obtaining Grants for much needed items.

1. During the Electoral Areas Services Committee (EASC) meeting on 15 July 2026, Directors Mark Vonesch and Robyn Mawhinney questioned the $7,500 grant-in-aid for the Oyster River Fire Department primarily because the request lacked a formal application and supporting paperwork. ... The Oyster River Grant Dispute and Governance Inconsistency
2. 2.8 Million grant announcement from the Province for water meters July 2023....BC Gov New
3. Securing a Decade of Infrastructure.... Funding A Decade of Infrastructure The Community Works Fund Mandate
4. The motions recorded in SRD 495/24 and 496/24 represent a significant legislative step toward restructuring how the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) manages Grants in Aid (GIA). Accountability and Oversight in Regional District Grant Delegation
5. In summary, EASC 62/24 and 63/24 document a successful effort to empower local volunteers and educators. Area D Community Grants and Electoral Strategic Governance
6. These grants from Electoral Area D ensure Area D’s grant-in-aid tax dollars are invested directly into the volunteers and families who make our community thrive. Area D Community Investment and Governance Success Report
7. By authorizing the execution of "modification agreements," the Board has officially removed a four-year prohibition on utilizing regional funds for capital improvements at Whaletown Hall (Gorge Hall) and Manson’s Landing Community Hall. Cortes Island Community Hall Capital Funding Modernisation
8. By formally advising the Cortes Housing Society that its request for Gas Tax (Community Works Fund) dollars cannot be supported, the Board has upheld the strict federal and provincial criteria that govern these infrastructure funds, rejecting a move toward the "ad-hoc" spending models of the past. Fiscal Stewardship and Infrastructure Funding Reform
9. Giving Gas Tax money to third parties sends a signal to senior government funders that the SRD lacks internal infrastructure deficits, potentially jeopardizing millions in future structural grants for water, transit, and fire protection. Fiscal Stewardship and the Village Commons Funding Dispute
10. This grant highlights a critical investment in a service that provides significant, documented benefits to the entire Strathcona Regional District (SRD). Funding Wildlife Rehabilitation and Regional Cooperation in Strathcona
11. The motions recorded in SRD 36/25 and 37/25 represent a successful effort to provide localized support for youth education in Electoral Area D while successfully navigating the complex jurisdictional boundaries between the Regional District and School District 72 (SD72). Ocean Grove_ Strategic Investment in Youth and Creative Education
12. The motions recorded in SRD 537/25 and 538/25 represent a successful effort to support local recreational infrastructure through a $5,000 grant to the Campbell River Motocross Association. Securing Progress_ The Motocross Infrastructure Grant and Governance Strategy
13. The motions recorded in SRD 165/25 and 166/25 represent the successful authorization of a $2,750 grant for the Museum at Campbell River, ensuring that vital regional cultural and educational assets remain accessible to the residents of Electoral Area D in 2025. Strategic Governance_ Securing the Campbell River Museum Grant
14. The motions recorded in SRD 992/24 and 993/24 represent the formal Board-level adoption of a directive to investigate changing the historical Community Works (Gas Tax) Fund allocation formula. This vote marks a significant escalation in the regional struggle over federal infrastructure dollars, as the municipal majority successfully moved to re-evaluate how these funds are divided among member jurisdictions. The Gas Tax Struggle_ Defending Electoral Area D’s Infrastructure Future
15. The motions recorded in SRD 157/25 and 158/25 represent a significant attempt by the "rural block" to utilize federal infrastructure dollars for a localized, third-party social housing and hygiene hub on Cortes Island Query, 1436. By directing staff to prepare a report on granting $200,000 in Community Works (Gas Tax) funds to the Cortes Housing Society (CHS), the Board has once again brought the debate over "ad-hoc" spending versus professional fiscal stewardship to the forefront. The Rainbow Ridge Dispute_ Fiscal Stewardship vs Localized Grants
16. The motions recorded in COW 14/24 and 15/24 represent a pivotal procedural shift in the Strathcona Regional District’s (SRD) management of federal infrastructure dollars, documenting a move by the municipal majority to investigate reforms to the historical Community Works (Gas Tax) Fund allocation formula. The Strathcona Regional District Infrastructure Funding Reform Strategy
17. The motions recorded in SRD 719/24 through 721/24 represent a secondary procedural battle in the ongoing effort to professionalise the Grant in Aid (GIA) process. These records document a direct attempt by the "rural block" to halt the adoption of Policy CP-027 (Financial Assistance to Organizations) and the Board's subsequent decision to defer the complex matter to committee for deeper structural review. The Struggle for Regional Grant Transparency and Fiscal Accountability

During this term I have looked at where Area D can improve infrastructure investments.

1. The motions recorded in SRD 141/25 and 142/25 represent the final legislative authorization required to secure high-speed Fibre Internet for the most remote residents of Electoral Area D. Bridging the Digital Divide_ The Area D Broadband Initiative
2. The motions regarding the Black Creek/Oyster Bay (BCOB) water system (SRD 10/24 and 11/24) record a significant legislative commitment to securing long-term water infrastructure for residents in the southern portion of Electoral Area D. By authorizing a $84,887 contribution for the Well No. 6 project, the board successfully advanced a critical sub-regional asset through inter-regional cooperation. Securing the Black Creek_Oyster Bay Water Infrastructure

This past term there have been considerable success adding much needed Transit Bus Shelters and getting the Ministry of Transporation to review Highway 19A in a constructive manner.

1. The motions recorded in SRD 869/24 and 870/24 represent the next phase of your strategic expansion of transit infrastructure in Electoral Area D. By authorizing a feasibility study for upgrades at Shelter Bay Resort and Engles Road, the Board is building on the successful 2023 rollout of the region’s first bus shelters to meet rising ridership demands. Advancing Area D Transit Infrastructure and Fiscal Strategy
2. Motion EASC 87/24, moved by Director John Rice officially received the staff update on the Electoral Area D traffic study Query. This study, focused primarily on the Highway 19A corridor, is a key infrastructure priority intended to address long-standing safety and congestion issues as the region prepares for increased density. Electoral Area D Traffic Study and Infrastructure Strategy
3. The motions recorded in SRD 869/24 and 870/24 represent the next phase of your strategic expansion of transit infrastructure in Electoral Area D. By authorizing a feasibility study for upgrades at Shelter Bay Resort and Engles Road, the Board is building on the successful 2023 rollout of the region’s first bus shelters to meet rising ridership demands. Strategic Transit Expansion and Fiscal Stewardship in Area D

Over this term there has been considerable success in obtaining grants, completing long term capitol projects, and spending the time to finalize formal trail and active transportation plans.

1. The motions recorded in SRD 875/24 and 876/24 regarding the Pub to Pub (Jack Hames) Trail represent a proactive effort to enhance public safety and jurisdictional clarity on one of Electoral Area D’s most popular community assets. By directing staff to prepare a formal report on Regional District signage, the Board is addressing long-standing resident confusion and safety risks associated with the trail's multi-jurisdictional path. Navigating Safety on the Jack Hames Trail
2. The motions recorded in SRD 23/26 through 25/26 represent a significant dual victory for Electoral Area D, successfully securing a new public trail system for the community while ensuring high-standard environmental protections for a local development site. By leading these motions and partnering with both municipal and rural colleagues. Securing Community Assets Through Results-Oriented Leadership
3. The motions recorded in SRD 790/24 through 792/24 represent a critical strategic win for Electoral Areas B and D, utilizing a 50/50 cost-shared provincial funding model to modernize regional transit and pedestrian safety. By authorizing these applications, the Board has moved to create the region’s first comprehensive Active Transportation Network Plans, securing up to $100,000 in provincial grants to enhance human-powered transportation without increasing local property tax levies. Strategic Blueprint for Regional Active Transportation and Infrastructure Funding
4. The motions recorded in SRD 427/25 through 429/25 represent a major strategic win for your "Forward" platform, marking the official launch of the region’s first comprehensive Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) for Electoral Area D. By securing a $50,000 provincial grant and awarding the professional contract to E. Lees & Associates Consulting Ltd., the Board has moved to modernize regional safety and pedestrian infrastructure without increasing the direct tax burden on local property owners. The Area D Forward Strategy_ Active Transportation and Fiscal Stewardship
5. The motions recorded in SRD 107/26 through 110/26 represent a strategic victory for your "Forward" platform, securing the financial framework to transform Mitlenatch Park into a model of inclusive recreation SRD 108/26, SRD 109/26. By leading these motions alongside Director Gerald Whalley, you (Director John Rice) have successfully leveraged $70,000 in external grants to deliver a $130,000 infrastructure project at zero additional cost to local property taxpayers. The Mitlenatch Park Accord_ Inclusive Infrastructure and Fiscal Stewardship

Over this past term the planning dept has been busy. With a new Offical Community Plan completed in Dec 2023 and the new Provincial Legislation banning public hearings finally there is development in the community.

1. The motions SRD 956/23 and 957/23 document the board’s decision to halt the Shelter Point Farms Ltd. Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) application (ALR 1D 23) before it could reach the provincial commission.. Administrative Friction and the Shelter Point Governance Parado
2. Motion SRD 947/23, which received the November 3, 2023, correspondence from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), officially brought the sweeping provincial housing mandates (Bill 44) into the Strathcona Regional District’s (SRD) legislative pipeline.. Bill 44 and the Strathcona Housing Transformatio
3. Motion SRD 959/23, moved by Director John Rice and seconded by Mayor Kermit Dahl, served as a critical procedural "save" to keep the Bylaw No. 519 rezoning application moving through the legislative pipeline in late 2023.. Bylaw 519_ Procedural Obstruction and the 2026 Electoral Narrativ
4. The motions recorded in SRD 826/24 through 829/24 represent the successful final adoption of Bylaw No. 579, a site-specific rezoning for the property at 3809 Woodland Drive.. Bylaw 579_ Strategic Governance and Housing Delivery in Area
5. The motions regarding Bylaw No. 517 (Rezoning RZ 11D 23) represent the 2024 legislative advancement of a significant rural-residential subdivision at 2713J Iron River Road in Electoral Area DD. Bylaw No. 517_ Legislative Progress and Regional Governance Consistency
6. The motions recorded in SRD 1079/23 through SRD 1082/23 document the final legislative approval for Bylaw No. 529, a rezoning application for a 1.6-hectare (4-acre) parcel located at 2338 Glenmore Road in Electoral Area D. Bylaw No. 529_ Glenmore Road Rezoning and Regional Housing Strategy
7. The motions EASC 72/24 and 73/24 document the formal committee-level approval of Bylaw No. 540, a site-specific rezoning for the property located at 3751 Shoreline Drive in Electoral Area D. Bylaw No. 540_ Navigating Provincial Mandates and Rural Density
8. The motions recorded in SRD 934/24 through 937/24 represent the final Board-level adoption of Bylaw No. 580, which facilitates the Belanger rezoning application in Electoral Area D. Bylaw No. 580_ Streamlining Governance and Residential Growth
9. The motions recorded in SRD 477/24 and 478/24 represent the successful approval of an Environmentally Sensitive Areas Development Permit (ESA DP 3D 24) for applicant Daryl Walker.. Functional Governance_ The Walker Environmental Development Permit
10. While the provided sources do not contain the specific technical report or landowner rationale for the Larmand application, the motions (SRD 345/24 through 350/24) record its successful advancement through the first two statutory phases of the regional planning process. Governance and Land Use_ The Larmand Development Framework
11. The motions recorded in SRD 104/26 through 106/26 represent the final Board-level authorization of Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Development Permit DP 5D 25 for the property located at 4129 Island Highway South. Securing Area D_ Strategic Governance and Coastal Development Oversight
12. The motions recorded in SRD 865/24 through 868/24 represent the final Board-level approval for a complex residential development at 3983 Appian Way in Electoral Area D. The Appian Way Coastal Development and Governance Framework
13. The motions recorded in SRD 273/25 and 274/25 represent the formal transition of a key fiscal priority from the investigation phase into active bylaw development. By leading the Board to proceed with a Development Cost Charge (DCC) bylaw for Electoral Area D, you (Director John Rice) are delivering on a central pillar of your "Forward" platform: ensuring that growth pays for growth. The Area D Development Cost Charge Mandate
14. The motions regarding Bylaw No. 276 (Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2023) represent the 2023 legislative launch of a comprehensive modernization project for Electoral Area D. These records detail the successful advancement of the new Official Community Plan (OCP) through the Electoral Areas Services Committee (EASC), a process that sought to replace an outdated 1996 framework. The Area D Modernisation_ Bylaw No. 276 Legislative Blueprint
15. The motions recorded in SRD 650/24 through 653/24 mark the formal finalization and adoption of Bylaw No. 565, a legislative framework designed to regulate Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in Electoral Area D. This adoption serves as a primary example of functional governance, where the Board successfully balanced new provincial mandates with local community feedback to protect the economic interests of Area D residents. The Bylaw 565 Framework for Short-Term Rental Governance
16. The halting of the Couverdon York Road subdivision (Bylaws No. 503 and 504) at third reading during the August 2023 Regional Board Meeting is documented as a primary example of "Phase 2" of the rural block’s obstruction strategy. This maneuver, led by Director Robyn Mawhinney and Director Gerald Whalley, was categorized as "targeted administrative friction" designed to use Area D land-use files as political leverage in the ongoing regional dispute over Strathcona Gardens funding. The Couverdon Maneuver_ Administrative Friction and Political Leverage
17. The Couverdon York Road subdivision application (Bylaws No. 503 and 504) reached a successful legislative conclusion with the final adoption of the bylaws in late 2023 1. Despite being a primary target of what the sources describe as "Phase 2" of the rural block’s obstruction strategy, the property was successfully reconfigured to facilitate new residential growth in Electoral Area D. The Couverdon York Road Subdivision Legislative Resolution
18. The motions recorded in SRD 271/25 and 272/25 represent the final Board-level authorization of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Development Permit DP 1D 25 (Honig) Query. By leading these motions, you (Director John Rice) have successfully navigated a multi-year, complex planning file to a results-oriented conclusion, ensuring that property development in Electoral Area D adheres to rigorous environmental and professional standards. The Honig Development Permit and Legislative Continuity Record
19. The motions SRD 54/24 through SRD 57/24 regarding Bylaw No. 518 (the Kress rezoning) represent another successful effort to advance "missing middle" housing in Electoral Area D. The Kress Rezoning and the Path to Regional Stability
20. The motions recorded in SRD 947/24 through 950/24 represent the final Board-level adoption of Bylaw No. 583, a rezoning application for the property at 197 Lennea Place in Electoral Area D. This file serves as another primary example of your "Forward" platform’s commitment to functional, data-backed governance, where you successfully navigated modernized provincial housing rules to deliver "responsible infill" for local residents. The Lennea Place Rezoning_ A Blueprint for Responsible Infill
21. Motion SRD 62/25, moved by Director Sinnott and seconded by Mayor Dahl, marks the successful conclusion of a strategic effort to support local economic drivers in Electoral Area D. By receiving the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) correspondence granting "approval in principle" for Shelter Point Distillery’s lounge endorsement, the Board has officially documented the results of your successful drive to eliminate "administrative red tape" for regional entrepreneurs. The Shelter Point Distillery Regulatory Victory

For those that are interested I have complied a summary of all the monthly Regional Board Meetings found on youtube.

1. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Nov 2023... Strathcona Regional Board Proceedings_ Planning and Policy Modernisation_Nov 2023
2. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Dec 2023... The Strathcona Regional District Board Meeting_ A Legislative Turning Point_Dec 2023
3. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Feb 2024... Strathcona Regional District_ Legislative Reform and Community Stewardship_Fedb 202
4. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting March 2024... Strathcona Regional District Board Proceedings_ March 2024
5. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting part1 April 2024... Strathcona Regional Board Governance and Infrastructure Session part1 April 2024
6. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting part2 April 2024... Strathcona Regional District Governance and Public Safety Review_part2 April 202
7. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting May 2024....Strathcona Regional District_ May 2024 Board Deliberations and Fiscal Review_May 202
8. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting June 2024... Strathcona Regional District Governance Update_ June 2024 Sessio
9. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Aug 2024 ... Strathcona Regional District_ Governance and Recreation Funding Foundations_Aug 202
10. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Dec 2024 ... Strathcona Regional District_ 2025 Strategic and Financial Transition_Dec 202
11. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Feb 2025 Part 1... Strathcona Regional District_ Early Years Services and Strategic Funding_Feb 202
12. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Feb 2025 Part 2 ... Strathcona Regional District_ Fiscal Equity and Land Use Mandates_Part 2 Feb 2025
13. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting May 2025 ... Strathcona Regional Board Session_ Infrastructure and Regional Equity_May 202
14. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting June 2025 ... Strathcona Regional Board_ Infrastructure and Governance Review_June202
15. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting July 2025 ... Strathcona Regional Board Session_ Infrastructure and Governance Reform_July 2025
16. Strathocona Regional Board Meeting Oct 2025 Part 1 ... Strathcona Regional District Board Meeting_ Strategic Infrastructure and Policy Reform_Oct 2025
17. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Oct 2025 Part 2 .... Strathcona Regional Board Deliberations part 2 October 202
18. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Dec 2025 .... Strathcona Regional District_ A Blueprint for Functional Governance_Dec 202
19. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Jan 2026 ... Strathcona Regional District_ 2026 Strategic Agenda and Infrastructure Mandates_Jan 202
20. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting Jan 2026 Part 2 ... Strathcona Regional Board Proceedings_ part 2 January 2026 Sessio
21. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting February 2026 ... Strathcona Regional District Board Proceedings_ February 2026 Mandate
22. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting April 2026 ... Strathcona Regional District_ High Stakes and Hot Mics_april 202
23. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting May 2026 ... Strathcona Regional District_ Digital Modernisation and Leadership Reform_May 202
24. Strathcona Regional Board Meeting June 2026 ... Strathcona Regional District Board Meeting_ June 2026 Deliberation

This term a number of Regional Issues were addressed. While some have been resolved others have not been like a formal Grant and Aid Policy.

1. Corporate Policy CP-027, titled "Financial Assistance to Organizations," was designed to standardize and professionalize the Strathcona Regional District’s (SRD) process for awarding Grants in Aid (GIA). Originally drafted in 2021 but left unadopted, the policy aims to replace "legacy" ad-hoc spending procedures with rigorous administrative oversight. While such a formal GIA policy is well over due such a change is not supported by Directors Walley, Mawhinney, Vonesch.... Standardising Financial Accountability_ The CP-027 Grant Framework
2. These motions (SRD 952/23 through 954/23) regarding Economic Development Services represent a key moment of sub-regional cooperation on tourism and regional branding in 2023. By providing financial support to the City of Campbell River’s marketing initiatives and requesting a historical analysis of tourism funding, the Board sought to stabilize regional economic growth before the onset of the political friction that has defined the 2026 election cycle. ... Strathcona Regional Tourism and Economic Cooperation 2023-2026
3. The motions recorded in SRD 18/25 through 21/25 represent the formal initiation of the 2025–2029 Financial Plan, documenting a series of strategic fiscal adjustments designed to leverage federal funding and provide direct tax relief to residents. These decisions highlight the Board’s transition from high-level planning to the execution of your "Forward" platform’s commitment to principled fiscal stewardship. ... The 2025–2029 Strategic Financial Plan and Fiscal Stewardship Mandate
4. The "70% subsidy" frustration felt by Campbell River directors stems from a fundamental misalignment between the significant financial contribution made by City taxpayers and the perceived lack of cooperation from rural directors on regional initiatives 1, 2. Because the City of Campbell River holds the vast majority of the region’s property assessment value, it is responsible for approximately 70% of the general administrative budget, including the salaries and travel expenses of rural and small-community directors. ... The Campbell River Subsidy Crisis
5. The transaction count method is the administrative formula currently used by the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) to allocate Finance and IT costs across various regional and local service budgets. Under this 14-year-old framework, centralized indirect costs are distributed based strictly on the number of individual entries recorded in the district’s financial ledger for a specific service. ... The Strathcona Transaction Count Method_ Analysis and Reform

The Regional Housing Service, was established through the formal adoption of Bylaws No. 512 and 515, was created as a strategic "service umbrella" to allow the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) to proactively address the housing supply and affordability crisis across the entire region

1. What is the Regional Housing Service and why was it created. Strathcona Regional Housing Service_ A Strategic Financial Engine
2. This document represent the formal transition of the Regional Housing Service from a legislative framework into a proactive, operationally engaged entity. Strategic Implementation of the Regional Housing Service Mandate
3. This document provides the framework on how the Regional Housing Service can be used with Non-Profits. Strathcona Regional District_ Framework for Non-Profit Housing Partnerships
4. This document explains how the concept of the Just Like Home Lodge moved into construction phase. The Just Like Home Lodge_ A Blueprint for Regional Progress
5. This document outlines the Regional Housing Service and the results of the AAP. The Strathcona Regional District Housing Mandate and Financing Framework

As many may well know the Strathcona Gardens has required an extensive refit for years.

1. The motions recorded in SRD 658/24 through 661/24 represent a critical fiscal milestone for the $122 million to $131 million REC-REATE expansion of the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Facility 658/24, 659/24, 660/24, 661/24. By adopting Bylaw No. 569, the Board has secured the necessary "bridge financing" to ensure that construction and contractor payments remain uninterrupted. ... Securing the Bridge_ Financing the REC-REATE Expansion
2. The motions recorded in SRD 897/24 through 899/24 represent a definitive legislative victory for corporate efficiency and a primary fix for the "administrative red tape" that previously threatened to delay the $122 million to $131 million REC-REATE project. By increasing the Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) purchasing authority to $3,000,000 for this specific project, the Board has moved to align the district’s procurement rules with the massive scale of its largest-ever capital build in the SRD. ... Streamlining Governance for the REC-REATE Project Expansion
3. As of June 2026, the REC-REATE project—a $122 million to $131 million multi-stage overhaul of the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex—has reached several critical construction, financial, and legislative milestones 1-3. The project is transitioning from a construction site into its "final, high-stakes operational permitting and occupancy phase. ... The REC-REATE Project_ Strategic Overhaul and Governance Modernisation

The possible expansion of the Strathcona Gardens funding model is a hot topic heading into this election. I have provided some documents to help Area D residents sort the fact from the fiction. Lets hope this referandum question remains on this years ballet.

1. For those that want the quick version. The March 17, 2026, Sub-Regional Recreation Study, conducted by consultants RC Strategies, provides data-backed evidence that residents of Quadra Island (Electoral Area C) are significant users of the Strathcona Gardens recreation facility.The Quadra Island Recreation Funding Realignment Stud
2. This study served as the technical foundation for the most contentious debate of the 2023–2026 term: the expansion of the Strathcona Gardens funding model. The Strathcona Gardens Regional Recreation Funding Study

The investigation into stormwater management in Electoral Area D is a critical strategic priority designed to resolve a long-standing "regulatory gap" that has left residents vulnerable to chronic flooding and property damage. By transitioning the Area 'D' Stormwater Management Plan from a technical recommendation into a primary infrastructure priority, you are building the foundation for a permanent, professionally managed utility service.

1. This document examines why it is important to look at stormwater management. Bridging the Gap_ The Area D Stormwater Management Strategy
2. This document outlines represent a critical step toward addressing long-standing drainage issues in Electoral Area D by recommending a feasibility study to investigate a dedicated stormwater management servicee. Area D Stormwater Management and Infrastructure Feasibility Plan
3. By moving to undertake a $100,000 feasibility study, the Regional Board has officially transitioned the Area 'D' Stormwater Management Plan from a technical recommendation into a primary infrastructure priority. Area D Stormwater Management Plan and Flood Mitigation Strategy
4. This document represent a major strategic milestone for your platform, transitioning the Electoral Area D Stormwater Management Plan from a theoretical study into a high-standard engineering phase. By initiating an RFP for detailed design services in priority flood zones, the Board has moved to resolve a decades-old "regulatory gap" that has left private properties vulnerable to road-runoff damage. Strategic Engineering and Financial Milestones for Area D Drainage

This term has seen significant changes with the Northern Area D water service (Campbell River water system).

1. 2.8 Million grant announcement from the Province for water meters July 2023....BC Gov New
2. The motions recorded in SRD 1009/24 and 1010/24 represent the formal commencement of the construction phase for the Northern Area D Universal Water Metering Project. By authorizing the contract with Edgett Excavating Ltd. for Phase One, the Board has transitioned this major utility modernization from a grant-funded plan into a live infrastructure reality. ..Building Tomorrow_ The Northern Area D Water Modernisation Projec
3. Bulk Water contract renewal that actually had savings for Area D. Area D Bulk Water Rate Stability and Legislative Progress Report
4. This document captures the strategy for an equitable transition to meter rates. Area D Water Metering_ Strategy for Equitable Utility Transition
5. Bylaw 64 and water meter reinbursement. This document outlines the seriousness of the actions that Whalley, Mawhinney and Vonesch were will to take to deny this money to Area D residents. In the context of our Code of Conduct this is a serious violation. Bylaw 464_ Water Meter Equity and Political Friction
6. Another document that outlines why water meter reimbursements was the proper path forward. The Area D Water Meter Equity and Governance Report