Why I'll vote against property tax hikes
Town property tax has gone up 7.7% a year on average since 2022. The town's own plan has even bigger rises for 2027 and 2028. I'll vote no to more.
The bottom line
I don't want your property tax to go up.
No government runs perfectly. There's always a better way to spend.
Spend smarter and find savings first, before asking you for more.
Up 45% since 2021
Source: Resort Municipality of Whistler and Pique.
Highest in B.C. per resident
Source: B.C. government, 2025. Whistler is the highest of all 161 municipalities in B.C. This is total town tax on homes divided by residents, not one person's bill.
Payroll up 55% in five years
Source: the town's yearly pay reports. Includes the Housing Authority and the Development Corporation.
What I'll do
- Vote no to property tax increases, every year of my term.
- Bring savings to every budget vote, and publish them.
- Push for a public spending review, line by line.
- No pay raises for mayor and council. I'll vote no to any raise. I'll also move to end the automatic raise they get every January.
- Be upfront about costs. Police and fire costs are going up, and property tax pays for them. Water and sewer are billed separately, on the same tax notice. Those went up 9 to 10% this year. I'll tell you each year what's coming.
I'm one vote of seven. I'll bring the savings and vote no.
