News release
For immediate release

Saanich, BC – Saanich’s new Mayor and Council have officially been sworn into office, commencing their four-year term serving the community and its residents.

Seated from left to right – Councillor Graham Wright; Councillor Nathalie Chambers; Mayor Rishi Sharma; Councillor Colin Plant; Councillor Matt McGeachie.

Standing from left to right – Councillor Teale Phelps Bondaroff; Councillor Laurie Lidstone; Councillor Lorne DeLarge; Councillor Nancy Di Castri.

After being escorted into Council Chambers with a piper and Honour Guard, Council’s inaugural meeting began with a traditional welcome from Danica Paul, Songhees Youth Representative from Songhees and W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) Nations, before each member took their oath of office. Saanich Mayor Rishi Sharma also provided an inaugural address to help set the vision and tone for the upcoming term.

“On behalf of Council, thank you,” says Sharma. “The interest and participation in this past municipal election was impressive. With the highest voter turnout in Saanich’s history, it shows how much our residents care. Now, the hard work begins. We will do our best to meet the public’s expectations and trust. We look forward to continued efforts towards a better Saanich for all.”

Over the past two weeks, Council has been engaged in orientation activities to help welcome new members and engage the expertise of returning ones. Council has received presentations about the work of each department at the District, as well as overviews of relevant legislation, processes and responsibilities.

Learn more

To follow upcoming meetings and stay up to date on the work of Saanich Council, please visit the Meeting Schedule, Agendas & Minutes page on the Saanich website.

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