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Al Beddows - Sooke council candidate 2022

Al Beddows

Are you associated with or running as part of a slate? If so, which one?

Not running as part of a slate

Do you live in the municipality where you are running, and if so, for how long? If not, what is your connection to that community?

Otter Point, I’ve lived in various locations in Sooke over 32 years, work and volunteer in Sooke.

What is your occupation, and for how long?

Occupation - retired manager communications DND - 25 years

Tell us about your previous elected and/or community experience.

4 years councillor District of Sooke

4 years Seaparc Commission Chair

Past chair Sooke Historical Society

32 years member Sooke Lions Club

Past member Sooke Advisory Commission

Board member NEED Crisis Line

Victim Services Volunteer

Sooke Hospice Volunteer

Sooke Food Bank Volunteer

Why are you running? What’s your motivation?

Sooke is my home, I want to keep its unique character while managing growth

What are your top three issues?

1. Alleviate traffic congestion

2. work to streamline building permit process

3. effectively manage urban growth while maintaining character of Sooke including a sustainable climate action policy.

What’s your vision for your community in 25 years?

Create a vibrant healthy community

including young families to Senior citizens

What’s one “big idea” you have for your community?

Develop a downtown core with waterfront access