CATHY THICKE

I am pleased to be running again for a seat on Tofino’s Council. After two previous terms ( 2011-2018), I feel well-qualified for the job and understand the time commitments and process of municipal governance well. I feel coming onto Council mid-term it will be important to “hit the ground running”.  I am very familiar with the current issues facing the Tofino Council, including wastewater treatment, affordable housing, and tourism management. 

I have lived in Tofino since 1989, and served as Library Trustee, Tonquin Trail Committee Chair, Community Economic Development Committee, Tourism Tofino Board, and the Recreation Commission, amongst others. Currently, I am the District of Tofino representative for the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust ( 2011), and have served as Co-chair for four years.  I volunteer as a member of the Provincial Tourism Ministers’ Engagement Council, under Minister Lisa Baere.

Other issues I am quite passionate include: 

1.The Library, and the need to continue to advocate locally and provincially for a new and expanded library which would serve not only the District of Tofino but a larger region. 

2. Fitness and recreation. I have spent many years as a fitness consultant, and PE teacher to both Elementary and Secondary schools, internationally and locally. I am interested in a new indoor recreation facility in Tofino.

3. The senior population of Tofino: the age-friendly plan was a good beginning, but we need to provide more opportunities if we all want to age well in this place.

I support financially responsible initiatives addressing affordable housing, wastewater treatment, and strategies for climate change mitigation as outlined in the DoT Strategic Plan ( 2019- 2021).

In summary, I believe I have the time, energy, and experience to serve on the Tofino Council. If elected, I will endeavour to be a voice for the diverse views of our wonderful community !