WHY VOTE FOR GAYLE?
Gayle is a passionate and tireless advocate for Salt Spring. She wants to see our wonderful, eclectic community thrive.
That’s why she founded ASK Salt Spring, a regular forum where people with different points of view can gather to talk openly and respectfully about issues facing our community. It’s also why she served as commissioner and chair of two CRD commissions, chair of the LCC Advisory Committee and director of various boards, including the Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce.
Gayle has the experience and the commitment to make a difference. She wants to bring her sense of openness and ability to inspire respectful dialogue to the deliberations of the new Local Community Commission.
“It’s time to lift the veil of obscurity on the CRD budget process, and to fully and openly champion the efforts of volunteers to do things that staff cannot accomplish. We need collaboration and openness to address our housing crisis, fix our transportation challenges, build our pathways, maintain our parks, and enhance our sense of well-being. I know I can be a voice of reason to ensure that the LCC is open to input and not afraid to push when necessary to get priority projects done.”
Getting to Know Gayle
Gayle is well known for providing an impartial discussion space at her frequent ASK Salt Spring gatherings, held most Fridays. Gayle’s sense of impartiality, fairness, and respect for different viewpoints will be required to ensure the new LCC can address Salt Spring’s challenges.
Prior to moving to Salt Spring eighteen years ago with her husband Howard, Gayle was the Dean of Santa Barbara City College, where she oversaw a $6 million budget and 600 staff. Earning her doctorate while juggling the demands of raising three children taught her the need for perseverance, commitment, and a good sense of humour
How will Gayle make a difference?
Gayle is well known for having an open mind and positive approach to community building. Gayle’s sense of impartiality, fairness, and respect for different viewpoints will be required to ensure the new LCC can address Salt Spring’s challenges.