STEPHEN ASHTON - running for Councillor

I came to Tofino for the opportunity to live in a small town with small town values.  In the past, I have managed Mackenzie Beach Resort, operated the Red Crow Bed and Breakfast, and Chef at the Tofino Botanical Gardens and Spotted Bear.  I have been the Vice President of the Tofino Chamber of Commerce and long time volunteer with the Friends of Clayoquot Sound.  I served on Council previously and introduced the motion to ban Franchises in Tofino.  I am a big supporter of owner operated small businesses.  I currently work at North Island College, the Tofino Liquor Store, and at the islands best little hospital, Tofino General.  I am an avid kayaker and live most of the year on an island off the grid.

My theme of running is « taking care of locals « We share our beautiful community with many other visitors and it can be expensive to live here.  I want council to put locals concerns first.  Also, I don’t own a business in Tofino so can be very objective when business concerns come forward.

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He has lived in Tofino for over 20 years and this would be his second term as Councillor.  
He was elected the first time in 2008

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