Rob Douglas
for North Cowichan Mayor
Building a Stronger North Cowichan
It has been a privilege to serve as Mayor of North Cowichan over the past four years. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and grateful for the opportunity to work with residents, community organizations, businesses, First Nations, and local leaders who care deeply about our municipality. I am seeking re-election because I want to continue providing the steady, experienced leadership North Cowichan needs to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Together, we have made meaningful progress on many of the issues that matter most. We have invested in critical infrastructure, strengthened the core services residents rely on, advanced affordable housing projects and increased our housing supply, and taken important steps to protect and restore the natural environment that makes North Cowichan such a special place to live.
At the same time, we face significant hurdles. The closure of the Crofton mill and ongoing uncertainty in the forestry sector have heavily impacted local families and our economy. Aging infrastructure requires substantial investment, while homelessness, the toxic drug crisis, and rising costs continue to put pressure on our community and municipal finances. As North Cowichan grows, we must ensure new development is carefully planned, supported by necessary infrastructure, and consistent with our Official Community Plan.
Looking ahead, my priorities are to strengthen our local economy, address our housing needs, improve community safety, manage tax pressures responsibly, and maintain high-quality municipal services - all while protecting the natural environment and rural character that define our community.
Solving these challenges requires collaboration, because a municipal government cannot do it alone. I will continue building strong partnerships with industry, businesses, workers, community groups, and First Nations, while aggressively advocating for the support and investment North Cowichan needs from senior levels of government.
We are fortunate to live in a community of hardworking, resilient, and talented people. From our farms and forests to our neighbourhoods and waterfront, North Cowichan has a character and quality of life worth protecting. There is more to accomplish, and I am ready to continue serving with the experience, perspective, and commitment I have brought to the role of mayor.
This campaign will be grassroots, relying on the hard work of local volunteers and small community donations. If you would like to support our campaign, I hope you will consider volunteering your time, putting up a lawn sign, talking to your neighbours, or making a financial contribution. Every bit of support makes a difference, and I would be honoured to have your support this fall.
Rob Douglas
Mayor of North Cowichan
Priorities for North Cowichan
Over the next four years, my priorities will be to continue our efforts to diversify the economy and attract new investment, encourage development in appropriate areas and meet our housing needs, protect our natural environment and adapt to climate change, improve community safety and address homelessness, and manage growing tax pressures while maintaining the high-quality services residents expect.
Led the development of 92 new affordable co-op homes
Defended Official Community Plan, listened to residents and protected rural values
Working to unlock industrial lands & support redevelopment of the Crofton Mill site
Invested in infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water, and sewer systems
Enhanced core municipal services, including police, fire and bylaw
Advancing strategies for economic development, climate adaptation and affordable housing