Steve Duck
Website: SteveDuck.ca
Facebook: Duck4Sidney
Are you associated with or running as part of a slate? If so, which one?
No
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?
Yes, over 10 years and previously in another CRD municipality
What is your occupation, and for how long?
Principal, TIDES Group, Business Management, 41 years
Tell us about your previous elected and/or community experience.
• Sidney Community Association President and Past-President 2014-2022;
• Cycling Without Age Society, a Sidney-based charity, founder and President 2017-2022;
• Sidney Covid Recovery Task Force member 2020;
• Sidney Summit on Habitat and Environment co-founder 2018;
• Mary Winspear Centre Foundation Board Vice-President 2013-2018;
• Cultural event development and delivery - Shakespeare in the Park, Pumpkins on the Pier 2012-2019;
• The Sidney Business Improvement Area Project manager 2012-2013;
• Destination Sidney founder and chair 2012-2014;
• Mayoral candidate 2014.
Why are you running? What’s your motivation?
The incumbent Council team is a good one which I think I can contribute to as we address the changes, issues and growth of our community
What are your top three issues?
• Zoning Bylaw update …to ensure that new zoning clearly reflects the intention of the OCP and captures the result of ongoing input from residents;
• Engagement … to seek broad public input and seek the approval by residents of any necessary spending on major capital projects;
• Active Transportation … to provide access to our community for all individuals;
• Fiscal Responsibility … to make the best use of the hard-earned taxes provided by the residents of Sidney.
What’s your vision for your community in 25 years?
An inviting, liveable community as the market town for the greater Peninsula which attracts and engages all residents regardless of age, economics or abilities.
What’s one “big idea” you have for your community?
To revitalize the iconic representations of our community, like the Sidney Pier, making all proud of the place we live.
