Patrick Reakes
for council

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What I will do for you

I appreciate the many people who have asked where I stand on issues, rather than meeting privately before launching, I wanted everyone to hear the same message at the same time. Now that my campaign is underway, I'd love to meet with you. Book a coffee, send me a message, or stop me around the island—I'd like to hear your ideas and see how together we can attempt to make them a reality.



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Things That Matter To Me

Mistic ocean vistas 

Unmistakably bowen in every way, you can almost spell it. Moss meets water.

Why I'm Running

Questions don't weaken good ideas—they strengthen them.


I'm running to bring independent thinking, practical decisions, and measurable results to Bowen Island Council. 


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Water

Water can't wait.
Bowen needs action—not another decade of discussion. Let's finish the work, learn from the mistakes, and build a reliable water system for tomorrow, not today. 

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Housing Solutions

 

Housing deserves practical solutions—not rigid positions.
Housing deserves practical solutions—not rigid positions. I'll judge every proposal on its merits, balancing affordability, infrastructure, accessibility, and Bowen's long-term character. I believe good housing policy starts by listening to the communities it affects, recognizing that different people have different needs, and ensuring those voices help shape the decisions we make. 

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Taxation

Every dollar taken from residents should have to earn its place.

I'll support investments that improve Bowen.

I'll challenge spending that doesn't.

It's that simple.


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Environment

People and nature don't have to compete.
I believe the best environmental policies protect our natural world while recognizing that thriving communities are part of a healthy ecosystem. 

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Economics

A strong local economy should work for the people who live here first. That means supporting local businesses, protecting commercial space, and making smart investments that create jobs, strengthen municipal finances, and help pay for the infrastructure and services residents rely on.

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Diversity Of Ideas

Seven councilors. Seven equal votes. Seven independent voices.
Good decisions come from questioning ideas, not following people without assessing ideas. That's the standard I'll bring to council. Do you want a council what tows the line, or one that votes according to their electorate.

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Seizing opportunities

 When opportunities arise, council should be prepared to make informed decisions, not delay projects unnecessarily. By working collaboratively, asking the right questions, and acting decisively, we can secure investments that benefit Bowen Island and deliver real results for residents.

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