There are plenty of juicy plots to enthrall voters in the 2015 election. We’re familiar with lots of these stories from previous years, some new, some old. How do we get rid of Harper?  Will there be the first NDP Government ever? Is Justin Trudeau up for the job?  Don’t let them raise your taxes! … More The case to never again vote NDP, Liberal or Conservative, as long as you live.

Dear Mr. Murray Dobbin, I am writing to offer some comment on the recent string of vociferous anti Elizabeth May and anti Green Party of Canada articles written by you and your colleagues at The Tyee. In these articles you are proposing that Elizabeth May is both working to elect Conservatives and lying to the … More Dear Mr. Murray Dobbin…..

It’s taken me some time, but I’d like to offer these words in public tribute to my dear friend Daniel Kingsbury. Daniel was our leader, and he will be remembered in sanctity for the works he performed while he was here. Daniel’s passing has left so many of us with deep, grasping questions, and I … More Words in tribute: Daniel Kingsbury

The Auditor General for Local Government has finally released the long anticipated “Learnings From Local Government Capital Procurement Projects and Capital Management Programs – District of Sechelt”. My first inclination, as a Councillor, was to be very relieved:  we can now talk openly about the issues we found at the District since taking office last … More ‘Learnings’ From the Sechelt AGLG Report

During the recent Municipal elections I was asked many times what inspired me to run and be directly involved in politics at all levels. I was never able to answer with a clarity that satisfied my reality.  I offered a few words in passing that scratched the surface, but kept looking for another opportunity to … More Why direct political involvement works

In the past few weeks the tone has shifted considerably at the District offices and on Council.  The new Council has now settled into its role and is actively engaging tasks as if routine.  The new committee structure has been set-up and Council liaison relationships have been established.  Sechelt’s new Council, in my opinion, is … More Organizational Review

In my first two months as Councillor it feels like we have travelled great distances in a short time. We inherited many orders of business from the previous council that we were required to become appraised of, and act upon in a timely fashion.  Mayor Milne has kept us on track as a council, and … More New directions for Sechelt in 2015

It’s beginning to seem like forever ago that I started this project to become a Sechelt councillor. I found the election itself to be exhilarating, and mostly enjoyable.  Upon becoming elected, I shifted gears towards my new role, and am now dedicating myself to my position as councillor. Many liken the experience of being elected … More My first two weeks as Councillor Muller

Well that was an amazing run! To all my friends and supporters: thank you for believing we could do this, and for all chipping in to make it such an outstanding success! When I got started on this campaign some time ago, I was warned by a close associate that running in a field stacked … More Thank you Sechelt voters!

Recently, we had the great opportunity to listen to a distinguished economist, Helmut Pastrick, tell us about his economic forecast for the Sunshine Coast (linked here).  Pastrick is a serious economic heavyweight: he leads the analysis team for Credit Unions across BC and Ontario (no small matter).  He is also a former employee of CMHC, … More Helmut Pastrick talks Sunshine Coast Economy: and my response…