David Cubberley
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David Cubberley is a Canadian politician
, active in municipal
, regional and provincial
issues since 1990. He is a prominent advocate of cycling trail networks for commuters and recreation, protection of farmland, sustainable transportation and awareness of Lyme Disease. As of November 2011, Cubberley is running for Mayor of Saanich
.
In 2002 Cubberley was elected to the Capital Regional District board, where he chaired the Environment Committee for two years. He also served as CRD Water Commissioner and on the Regional Planning Committee.
In 2005
Cubberley was elected as the MLA for the riding of Saanich South
, representing the BC NDP, and defeated Susan Brice
of the BC Liberals
. He served as the Opposition Critic for Health and later as Critic for Education. As Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, he helped produce a report on prevention of childhood obesity and physical inactivity. Cubberley retired from provincial politics in 2009.
The election will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, active in municipal
Saanich, British Columbia
The District of Saanich is a municipality on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It is located north of the provincial capital, Victoria. It has a population of 108,265 people, making it the most populous municipality on Vancouver Island, and the seventh most populous in the province...
, regional and provincial
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
issues since 1990. He is a prominent advocate of cycling trail networks for commuters and recreation, protection of farmland, sustainable transportation and awareness of Lyme Disease. As of November 2011, Cubberley is running for Mayor of Saanich
Saanich, British Columbia
The District of Saanich is a municipality on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It is located north of the provincial capital, Victoria. It has a population of 108,265 people, making it the most populous municipality on Vancouver Island, and the seventh most populous in the province...
.
Background
David Cubberley's political career began in 1990 as a Saanich councillor. He was elected four times to Saanich Council between 1990 and 2002 and chaired the Saanich finance committee for the last five years. While on council Cubberley chaired the Bicycle Advisory Committee and task forces on Lochside Drive, West Saanich Road Streetscape and Monster Houses. He was also the originator of Saanich's Centennial Trails project, created to mark Saanich's 100th birthday in 2006.In 2002 Cubberley was elected to the Capital Regional District board, where he chaired the Environment Committee for two years. He also served as CRD Water Commissioner and on the Regional Planning Committee.
In 2005
British Columbia general election, 2005
The 38th British Columbia general election was held on May 17, 2005, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia , Canada. The BC Liberal Party formed the government of the province prior to this general election under the leadership of Premier Gordon Campbell...
Cubberley was elected as the MLA for the riding of Saanich South
Saanich South
Saanich South is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. It was created by 1990 legislation dividing the previous two-member district of Saanich and the Islands which came into effect for the 1991 B.C...
, representing the BC NDP, and defeated Susan Brice
Susan Brice
Susan Brice is a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Saanich South in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 2001 to 2005. She sat as a member of the BC Liberal Party....
of the BC Liberals
British Columbia Liberal Party
The British Columbia Liberal Party is the governing political party in British Columbia, Canada. First elected for government in 1916, the party went into decline after 1952, with its rump caucus merging with the Social Credit Party for the 1975 election...
. He served as the Opposition Critic for Health and later as Critic for Education. As Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Health, he helped produce a report on prevention of childhood obesity and physical inactivity. Cubberley retired from provincial politics in 2009.
Campaign for Mayor of Saanich
In June 2011, Cubberley announced his bid for Mayor of Saanich in the 2011 municipal election. Cubberley's platform focuses on four themes:- Building strong Saanich neighbourhoods
- Creating a sustainable Saanich
- Supporting economic opportunities for Saanich businesses, farms and citizens
- Delivering responsive and accessible local government
The election will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011.