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Councillor Linda Watt

A Practical, Independent Voice

It is one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve the residents of West Vancouver.

I approach issues with curiosity, independence, and an open mind. I ask difficult questions, listen carefully, and place the long-term interests of our community ahead of politics.

Thoughtful local government isn't measured by how quickly decisions are made, but by whether they stand the test of time. Housing, transportation, infrastructure, environmental stewardship and financial responsibility are interconnected. It is imperative that we consider all factors, before making decisions that will forever change the quality of life in West Vancouver.

I value the diversity of perspectives around the Council table. While we don't always agree, I believe a strong Council is one where differing viewpoints are welcomed, respectfully debated, and ultimately lead to better decisions for our community.

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West Vancouver is a Special Place

Our mountains, forests, creeks and shoreline shape more than our landscape—they shape how we live, how we plan, and the responsibility we share to care for this extraordinary community.

We are all just passing through. Whether we call West Vancouver home for ten years or one hundred, we are temporary stewards of a place unlike any other.

The choices we make today will shape the West Vancouver our children and grandchildren inherit. That responsibility has guided every decision I've made on Council, and it is why I am asking for the opportunity to continue serving our community.

Biography
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Motion for Section 765 Inquiry into the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

  • The North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant has been one of the most significant governance and financial challenges facing our region. I spent considerable time examining the project's history, procurement, governance and escalating costs, and asking difficult questions about how we arrived here.

    As I looked more closely at the circumstances surrounding the project, I became convinced that a higher level of independent oversight was necessary. I took the lead in advocating for a Section 765 Municipal Inspector inquiry, supporting the approach being pursued by the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver and New Westminster.

    I believed that a project of this magnitude—with extraordinary cost overruns and billions of dollars in public funds at stake—warranted more than an internal review. Independent oversight can help establish what happened, identify where processes and decision-making fell short, and restore public confidence.

    I continued to present my perspective, which eventually resulted in advancing a motion that ultimately secured unanimous support from West Vancouver Council for a request for a Section 765 Municipal Inspector inquiry.

    For me, this is what responsible public service means: asking difficult questions when they need to be asked, pursuing the appropriate level of scrutiny, and working to build consensus around doing what is right for the community.

    When a public project reaches this scale, transparency and accountability aren't optional. They're essential.


Board and Committee Appointments

Current Appointments

  • Metro Vancouver - Invest Vancouver Management Board Member

  • Metro Vancouver - Air Quality Advisory Committee

  • Finance and Revenue Advisory Committee

  • Public Art Advisory Committee

  • North Shore Substance Use Tri-City Committee

  • North Shore Table Matters

  • Howe Sound Community Forum

Prior Appointments

  • Gertrude Lawson Art Museum Committee

  • Enhance West Vancouver Board

  • Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

  • Community Grants Committee

Representing Communities Across West Vancouver

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“The aim of a city is not to increase its size, but to increase its quality.”

— Lewis Mumford

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