DUNCAN McMASTER - running for Councillor

I am a graduate from Liverpool University with a B.Sc (Hons) in Geophysics.  Upon graduation I worked for a major oil company in London before moving to South Africa & Namibia where aside from geophysics I played semi-professional rugby. After 3 years in Africa I returned to the U.K, to teach physics and mathematics in the Outer Hebrides.  I emigrated to Canada in 1980 and was employed as an international geophysicist based in Calgary. While in Calgary I met and married my wife, Robin Pearce and we purchased and operated a family restaurant in Bragg Creek, Alberta.  Tiring of international travel and always being away from home, we made the move to Tofino in 2006, where we operated a Bed & Breakfast.  I volunteer to cook at Loaves & Fishes on Tuesdays, at least twice a month. I am also Vice-President of the Legion where we try to support the Community and provide a safe place for young people to socialize.

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The main reason that I am running for re-election is because I want to maintain the focus on affordable housing and infrastructure issues. I am very concerned that Tofino may become unaffordable for many residents.  There are many “cans” that have been kicked down the road for many years: affordable & workforce housing, Liquid Waste Treatment (LWT), water supply, parking and road improvements. It is not all about projects and buildings, rather it is about our town becoming more responsive, accountable and innovative while being fair and impartial in all our dealings.

He has been living in Tofino for 20 years and this would be his 3rd term.