Friends ask me why I run for municipal office.
My answer is simple: I’ve always believed that local government should work for the people it serves.
Sometimes that means helping a senior on a mobility scooter find the right person to trim an overhanging shrub that’s blocking the sidewalk. Sometimes it’s working with neighbours concerned about speeding on their street. Other times, it’s helping residents understand how they can have a meaningful voice when a new development is proposed in their neighbourhood.
Municipal government can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. One of the most rewarding parts of serving on Saanich Council, the CRD, and numerous committees has been helping residents navigate that maze and making sure their concerns are heard.
Experience matters but listening matters even more. That’s why I’m running — to continue to help residents, protect what makes our neighbourhoods special, and ensure every resident knows they have someone at the council table who is thoughtful and experienced and knows where to go and how to get things done.
I also want to continue representing Saanich at the CRD, where important regional issues such as waste management and the future of Hartland Landfill require practical, long-term solutions.
I would be honoured to earn your vote on
October 17, 2026 as your
Saanich Councillor and CRD Director
Your voice and vote matters!
Excited to launch my Campaign issues page. Have a read and email me with your comments.
You asked and here it is, donations can be made through our e transfer capability at: brownoff2026@telus.net
Friends and Supporters I need your help!
I need to raise $1700 for my campaign expenses.
Your contribution can be any amount ($50-$75-$99) and would help and be so appreciated.
Thank you, Judy
(PS: Elections BC restricts how much a candidate can contribute to their campaign less than $3000.00)!
Here are a couple questionnaires I completed you might find interesting to read.
Times Colonist link:
Check out my vision for Saanich and my “big idea”!
Saanich News three questions:
What should Saanich’s housing priorities be?
We should prioritize affordable, inclusive, and climate-resilient neighbourhoods with more family townhomes, supportive housing for seniors and intergenerational housing. Developments should support energy-efficient, adaptable, “fire smart” landscaping, and accessible homes designed for long-term affordability and aging in place. Site reviews with a climate-risk assessment and where appropriate, be prepared for flooding, extreme heat, fires, sea-level impacts, and emergency disruptions. When we update our Official Community Plan integration of green infrastructure, stormwater management, tree canopy, cooling spaces, emergency access, and low-carbon construction need to have a focus. Partnerships will be key as well as a means to measure climate risk outcomes.
What are the most pressing local transportation issues?
The most pressing transportation issue is all about safety. I would like to see a priority put on our Safe Routes to School Program and infrastructure improvements needed. Continue investment in our phased-in sidewalk program and improve our crosswalk network especially on high volume traffic corridors. Keep going on improvements in our built environment like corner ramps and at our transit stops including accessibility to stop, lighting and designs that allow ramp on buses to operate at all stops.
What is your vision for local parks and recreation?
Parks supports equitable access to nature and green space, all ages, abilities, cultures, and backgrounds; are proactive in restoring biodiversity, trees, waterways, and natural ecosystems. Adapted to climate change through shade, access to water, cooling and resilient landscapes.
Recreation supports participation, regardless of age, ability, income, culture, or experience; physical, mental, and social wellbeing programs that could be organized, informal or self-directed. Lifelong opportunities from early childhood play to active aging which makes use of our indoor and outdoor spaces, including parks, facilities, and trails.
Our residents should be able to build friendships, skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging through our Parks and Recreation programs.
I have consistently and diligently worked for Saanich and our Region to achieve these goals:
An affordable, accessible community for all, that is also healthy and sustainable. A place where everyone can feel at home.
Tangible, thoughtful and meaningful action to address the threat of climate change.
Working to ensure we continue to manage our waste, both liquid and solid, at the CRD so we always look to beneficial reuse as opposed to buying more land for burying solid waste.
Ensuring both Saanich and CRD continue to work on making our Parks accessible for all.
Protecting the special places in our community - our parks and greenspaces - and making sure they will be there for our residents today and future generations to enjoy.
A safe, welcoming and inclusive community - where people of all ages, all abilities and all backgrounds can thrive.
A caring, respectful community for our Seniors, where they can feel safe, connected and comfortable.
TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge that I live in the District of Saanich which lies within the territories of the lək ̓ʷəŋən peoples represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the W̱ SÁNEĆ peoples represented by the W̱ JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱ SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations.
