An East Sooke businessman and environmentalist is looking for a seat on Sooke council this fall.
Nick Dickinson-Wilde, 32, announced his candidacy for Sooke council on Tuesday, saying his top priorities include improved community engagement, affordable housing, environmental protection, and support for small businesses.
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In a news release, Dickinson-Wilde listed several volunteer and board memberships, including the Green Party, Juan de Fuca agricultural advisory planning commission, Shirley Market, East Sooke and Metchosin Rough Voice choirs, and Surf Riders Beach clean-ups.
Dickinson-Wilde, who says heB次元官网网址檚 attended almost all of Sooke council meetings in-person or online over the last year, doesnB次元官网网址檛 believe living in East Sooke should be a barrier to serving on council.
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Last week, councillors Al Beddows, Tony St-Pierre and Jeff Bateman announced they would seek re-election on Oct. 15 after serving a single term on council.
Sooke Mayor Maja Tait also intends to run for re-election after her second term comes to a close.
The nomination for this yearB次元官网网址檚 civic election opens on Aug. 30. The deadline for nomination is Sept. 9.
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