District of West Vancouver Councillor Scott Snider has announced he will seek re-election this fall, pledging to continue collaborative leadership focused on practical results for residents.
According to the news release by Snider, he has spent his term focused on practical decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in local government. He works as a professional mediator.
“Serving the people of West Vancouver has been a great privilege,” Snider said. “I am running again because I believe our community deserves leadership that listens, works collaboratively, and focuses on practical solutions that protect what makes West Vancouver such a special place.”
Snider acknowledged that the past term has not always been easy, with council facing several challenging and, at times, divisive issues. He said the best decisions came when council took the time to listen to residents and consider different perspectives.
According to the news release, Snider said he is proud of the work accomplished over the past four years and valued the opportunity to work with Mayor Mark Sager.
“Mark and I have worked well together, and I believe there is still important work to be done for West Vancouver,” Snider said. “I look forward to continuing to work with him and building on the progress we have made together.”
Looking ahead, Snider said the next council must strengthen the relationship between local government and the community, including engaging residents who do not regularly attend council meetings and building stronger relationships with community organizations, health care partners, and the local business community.
One of Snider’s priorities for the next term is continuing to advocate for improved health care services. He pointed to the approval of the new Inglewood Care Centre as an example of what can be accomplished, and said he wants to continue working with Vancouver Coastal Health and the province to advocate for an urgent care centre in West Vancouver.
According to the news release, Snider said revitalizing West Vancouver’s waterfront commercial districts will also be a key priority, including continued investment in Ambleside, Dundarave and Horseshoe Bay through support for local businesses and improvements to the public realm.
Snider said that with the Ambleside Local Area Plan now complete, the district has the planning framework in place for the next phase of redevelopment, and he hopes to work with property owners and developers on well-designed projects that respect the character of West Vancouver’s neighbourhoods.
“My priorities remain straightforward: protecting taxpayers, investing wisely in our infrastructure, improving our streets and public spaces, supporting a vibrant local economy, ensuring residents have access to the services they need, and making sure people feel heard throughout the decision-making process,” he said.
Snider said his background as a mediator continues to provide valuable experience at the council table, adding that “local government works best when we focus on what brings us together rather than what divides us.”
As the campaign begins, Snider said he looks forward to meeting with residents throughout West Vancouver to hear their ideas, concerns, and priorities for the future.
