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Dean Murdock » Future of the ALR
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Future of the ALR. Saanich has a long history of preserving farmland. The Official Community Plan (section 5.1.1) identifies no fewer than 19 policies that support local food production, preservation of farmland, and lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Additionally, Council has undertaken a number of initiatives to bolster local food security for Saanich residents in recent years. This summer, BC’s Minister Responsible for Core Review, Honourable Bill Bennett, announced that a review of the...
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Dean Murdock » Join the 2014 Dean Team!
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Join the 2014 Dean Team! As the election campaign kicks into high gear, I need your help to deliver brochures, install lawn signs and canvass our great community! Click here to Join the Dean Team!
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Dean Murdock » Issues and Ideas
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Saanich should join the Call for Energy & Climate in Building Sector. Posted by Dean Murdock. On Jan 8, 2016. The signing of the historic Paris Agreement in December 2015 is an opportunity for renewed momentum on climate action globally, nationally and right here at home. As the Province prepares its newClimate Leadership Plan expected this Spring local government and building sector stakeholders around the province are calling for Action on Energy and Climate in […]. Posted by Dean Murdock. MEDIA RELEAS...
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Dean Murdock » Green Roofs for Urban Farming
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Green Roofs for Urban Farming. On Monday night, I will bring a motion to Council on behalf of the Healthy Saanich Advisory Committee. Here’s a copy of the report to Council, recommending roof top gardens for urban farming. Have a look! Including rooftop gardens in multi-family residential and commercial development permit guidelines can provide guidance to development project proponents as part of the suite of possible amenities for consideration. The Healthy Saanich Advisory Committee recommends that Co...
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Dean Murdock » Thank you!!
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Posted by Dean Murdock. On Nov 18, 2014. On Saturday, I was re-elected to Saanich Council with 14,781 votes – topping the polls. I am truly grateful for your support and encouragement. It is thanks entirely to volunteers, friends and families that have been working their butts off for the last few months to make sure we achieved success on Election Day. I cannot express enough my gratitude for their hardwork, energy and determination. Here’s our chance to stand up for the environment in Saanich!
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Dean Murdock » Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Posted by Dean Murdock. On Dec 24, 2014. Merry Christmas and best of the holiday season to you and your family. Looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and working with this great community to make Saanich even better in 2015. Saanich should join the Call for Energy & Climate in Building Sector. Here’s our chance to stand up for the environment in Saanich! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Dean Murdock » Where the sidewalk ends: my tour
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Where the sidewalk ends: my tour. Creating a walkable Saanich. Kyle Slavin, Saanich News – July 10, 2013. Cars whiz by Coun. Dean Murdock on Wilkinson Road as he walks not on a sidewalk, but on a dusty gravel path. It’s this kind of pedestrian-unfriendly roadway that Murdock plans to spend his summer touring to get a better sense of where sidewalks are needed in Saanich. What we don’t have is a long-term approach or road map on how we’re going to meet this need in the long run, he said. After touring the...
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Dean Murdock » Murdock files nomination papers; says election is about ‘affordability’
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Murdock files nomination papers; says election is about 'affordability'. Murdock files nomination papers; says election is about ‘affordability’. Posted by Dean Murdock. On Oct 9, 2014. For Immediate Release – October 9, 2014. Murdock files nomination papers; says election is about ‘affordability’. He says the rising cost of food can eventually be reversed by preserving farmland and supporting local farmers. Keeping farmland for farming is our best food security. Let’s create a viable marketplace...The t...
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Dean Murdock » About Me
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I adore Saanich. I grew up and went to school here and I’m thrilled that my two children will grow up in this great community as well. It is an incredible privilege to serve as your representative on Saanich Council. I was first elected to Council in 2008, and re-elected in 2011 and 2014. I am focused on delivering results that improve our transportation options, provide affordable housing, protect our climate, environment and farmland, and promote sustainable growth. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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