Dean Murdock
@deanmurdock.bsky.social
Saanich Mayor, CRD director, transit commissioner, dad, husband, coffee-drinker, cyclist, guitar player
This weekend, we celebrated the grand opening of the brand new waterslide at Saanich Commonwealth Place
Councillors Westhaver, Plant, Phelps Bondaroff and I got the chance to try it out.
It’s a lot of fun and well worth the climb up the stairs to experience it firsthand.
Councillors Westhaver, Plant, Phelps Bondaroff and I got the chance to try it out.
It’s a lot of fun and well worth the climb up the stairs to experience it firsthand.
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This weekend, we celebrated the grand opening of the brand new waterslide at Saanich Commonwealth Place
Councillors Westhaver, Plant, Phelps Bondaroff and I got the chance to try it out.
It’s a lot of fun and well worth the climb up the stairs to experience it firsthand.
Councillors Westhaver, Plant, Phelps Bondaroff and I got the chance to try it out.
It’s a lot of fun and well worth the climb up the stairs to experience it firsthand.
Your Mayor and Council are hosting a Town Hall on December 2 at 6pm in the Council Chambers.
We’ve extended the usual format to hear from as many folks as possible.
We’ve extended the usual format to hear from as many folks as possible.
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Your Mayor and Council are hosting a Town Hall on December 2 at 6pm in the Council Chambers.
We’ve extended the usual format to hear from as many folks as possible.
We’ve extended the usual format to hear from as many folks as possible.
Yule never believe it – it’s that time of year already! Grab your markers and sharpen those pencil crayons, it’s time for Mayor and Council’s 2025 Holiday Card contest.
Young artists in Saanich are once again invited to share their creative designs, showing what they love most about the holidays.
Young artists in Saanich are once again invited to share their creative designs, showing what they love most about the holidays.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Yule never believe it – it’s that time of year already! Grab your markers and sharpen those pencil crayons, it’s time for Mayor and Council’s 2025 Holiday Card contest.
Young artists in Saanich are once again invited to share their creative designs, showing what they love most about the holidays.
Young artists in Saanich are once again invited to share their creative designs, showing what they love most about the holidays.
Last night, your Mayor and Council joined the festivities and kicked off the holiday season at the Uptown Holiday Show & Tree Light Up!
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Last night, your Mayor and Council joined the festivities and kicked off the holiday season at the Uptown Holiday Show & Tree Light Up!
This week I had the chance to deliver the Mayor’s Annual Address. It’s a brief overview of highlights from this year and preview of some upcoming initiatives.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This week I had the chance to deliver the Mayor’s Annual Address. It’s a brief overview of highlights from this year and preview of some upcoming initiatives.
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Join us this morning at the Saanich Cenotaph as we remember those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, conflict and peace.
Ceremony begins at 10:45am. 770 Vernon Ave.
Ceremony begins at 10:45am. 770 Vernon Ave.
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Join us this morning at the Saanich Cenotaph as we remember those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, conflict and peace.
Ceremony begins at 10:45am. 770 Vernon Ave.
Ceremony begins at 10:45am. 770 Vernon Ave.
In Saanich, we’re focused on creating homes that people can afford.
Saanich’s latest housing report shows that fully half of development permits issued this year were for non-market, affordable units.
Saanich’s latest housing report shows that fully half of development permits issued this year were for non-market, affordable units.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
In Saanich, we’re focused on creating homes that people can afford.
Saanich’s latest housing report shows that fully half of development permits issued this year were for non-market, affordable units.
Saanich’s latest housing report shows that fully half of development permits issued this year were for non-market, affordable units.
Today I got to visit with Grade 2 students at Tillicum Elementary
I love to see the world through the eyes of 7-year-olds. The mayor’s job is a lot of meetings and weekends are for ice cream. I couldn’t agree more.
I love to see the world through the eyes of 7-year-olds. The mayor’s job is a lot of meetings and weekends are for ice cream. I couldn’t agree more.
November 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Today I got to visit with Grade 2 students at Tillicum Elementary
I love to see the world through the eyes of 7-year-olds. The mayor’s job is a lot of meetings and weekends are for ice cream. I couldn’t agree more.
I love to see the world through the eyes of 7-year-olds. The mayor’s job is a lot of meetings and weekends are for ice cream. I couldn’t agree more.
Calling all young artists! It's that time of year again!
If you’re an artist in grade K-5, send us your festive design for Mayor & Council's 2025 Holiday Card contest
There's snow doubt we'll receive plenty of creative submissions. Grab your markers & show us what you love most about the holidays
If you’re an artist in grade K-5, send us your festive design for Mayor & Council's 2025 Holiday Card contest
There's snow doubt we'll receive plenty of creative submissions. Grab your markers & show us what you love most about the holidays
November 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Calling all young artists! It's that time of year again!
If you’re an artist in grade K-5, send us your festive design for Mayor & Council's 2025 Holiday Card contest
There's snow doubt we'll receive plenty of creative submissions. Grab your markers & show us what you love most about the holidays
If you’re an artist in grade K-5, send us your festive design for Mayor & Council's 2025 Holiday Card contest
There's snow doubt we'll receive plenty of creative submissions. Grab your markers & show us what you love most about the holidays
This morning I had the chance to speak at a fourth year Geography class.
It was fascinating to hear from this class of senior students about today’s land use and how we can solve the housing and transportation challenges we’re facing.
It was fascinating to hear from this class of senior students about today’s land use and how we can solve the housing and transportation challenges we’re facing.
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This morning I had the chance to speak at a fourth year Geography class.
It was fascinating to hear from this class of senior students about today’s land use and how we can solve the housing and transportation challenges we’re facing.
It was fascinating to hear from this class of senior students about today’s land use and how we can solve the housing and transportation challenges we’re facing.
Yesterday, I got to help plant trees & plants with students at Tillicum Elementary
SD61 & Saanich partnered on the Tillicum Green Infrastructure Project to mitigate growing climate change impacts, integrate Indigenous knowledge of natural systems, Indigenous plant species, & sustainable practices
SD61 & Saanich partnered on the Tillicum Green Infrastructure Project to mitigate growing climate change impacts, integrate Indigenous knowledge of natural systems, Indigenous plant species, & sustainable practices
October 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Yesterday, I got to help plant trees & plants with students at Tillicum Elementary
SD61 & Saanich partnered on the Tillicum Green Infrastructure Project to mitigate growing climate change impacts, integrate Indigenous knowledge of natural systems, Indigenous plant species, & sustainable practices
SD61 & Saanich partnered on the Tillicum Green Infrastructure Project to mitigate growing climate change impacts, integrate Indigenous knowledge of natural systems, Indigenous plant species, & sustainable practices
Finally some relief for people renting in our community
Efforts we’re making to increase available rental homes, priority for non-market rental, & easing student demand help bring prices down
There’s more work to do to make homes more affordable for renters. We’re headed in the right direction.
Efforts we’re making to increase available rental homes, priority for non-market rental, & easing student demand help bring prices down
There’s more work to do to make homes more affordable for renters. We’re headed in the right direction.
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Finally some relief for people renting in our community
Efforts we’re making to increase available rental homes, priority for non-market rental, & easing student demand help bring prices down
There’s more work to do to make homes more affordable for renters. We’re headed in the right direction.
Efforts we’re making to increase available rental homes, priority for non-market rental, & easing student demand help bring prices down
There’s more work to do to make homes more affordable for renters. We’re headed in the right direction.
Yesterday, I had the chance to help serve the Thanksgiving holiday meal at Our Place
I always jump at the chance to help serve a warm meal (and hot coffee, in my case this time).
I always jump at the chance to help serve a warm meal (and hot coffee, in my case this time).
October 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Yesterday, I had the chance to help serve the Thanksgiving holiday meal at Our Place
I always jump at the chance to help serve a warm meal (and hot coffee, in my case this time).
I always jump at the chance to help serve a warm meal (and hot coffee, in my case this time).
It’s your future! Get involved!
We’re updating the Shelbourne Valley Plan to create more homes, services, parks, amenities, and to make it easier to get around.
Join us for an Open House:
Today, 4-8pm at Gordon Head Rec
Saturday, 12-4pm at Cedar Hill Rec
Take the survey:
Saanich.ca/hellosvp
We’re updating the Shelbourne Valley Plan to create more homes, services, parks, amenities, and to make it easier to get around.
Join us for an Open House:
Today, 4-8pm at Gordon Head Rec
Saturday, 12-4pm at Cedar Hill Rec
Take the survey:
Saanich.ca/hellosvp
October 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It’s your future! Get involved!
We’re updating the Shelbourne Valley Plan to create more homes, services, parks, amenities, and to make it easier to get around.
Join us for an Open House:
Today, 4-8pm at Gordon Head Rec
Saturday, 12-4pm at Cedar Hill Rec
Take the survey:
Saanich.ca/hellosvp
We’re updating the Shelbourne Valley Plan to create more homes, services, parks, amenities, and to make it easier to get around.
Join us for an Open House:
Today, 4-8pm at Gordon Head Rec
Saturday, 12-4pm at Cedar Hill Rec
Take the survey:
Saanich.ca/hellosvp
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned from residential schools and recognize the resilience of Survivors, their families and communities.
September 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned from residential schools and recognize the resilience of Survivors, their families and communities.
Quadra McKenzie Plan survey deadline has been extended to Sunday, Oct 5.
Don’t miss your chance to have your say: Saanich.ca/helloqmp
Don’t miss your chance to have your say: Saanich.ca/helloqmp
September 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Quadra McKenzie Plan survey deadline has been extended to Sunday, Oct 5.
Don’t miss your chance to have your say: Saanich.ca/helloqmp
Don’t miss your chance to have your say: Saanich.ca/helloqmp
Saanich is growing. That means more people getting around on foot, bike, bus and in the car.
QMP is our plan for infrastructure improvements that get more people around conveniently and safely in our community.
Survey closes on Oct 1. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
Saanich.ca/helloqmp
QMP is our plan for infrastructure improvements that get more people around conveniently and safely in our community.
Survey closes on Oct 1. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
Saanich.ca/helloqmp
September 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Saanich is growing. That means more people getting around on foot, bike, bus and in the car.
QMP is our plan for infrastructure improvements that get more people around conveniently and safely in our community.
Survey closes on Oct 1. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
Saanich.ca/helloqmp
QMP is our plan for infrastructure improvements that get more people around conveniently and safely in our community.
Survey closes on Oct 1. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
Saanich.ca/helloqmp
We gathered today at the BC Law Enforcement Memorial in honour of the police and peace officers whose lives were lost in the line of duty.
September 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
We gathered today at the BC Law Enforcement Memorial in honour of the police and peace officers whose lives were lost in the line of duty.
That’s a wrap on this year’s 2025 Union of BC Municipalities conference
Your Saanich team and local leaders from across the Province spent the week here in Victoria, advocating to the provincial government for support to deliver the services our residents rely on and keep people safe.
Your Saanich team and local leaders from across the Province spent the week here in Victoria, advocating to the provincial government for support to deliver the services our residents rely on and keep people safe.
September 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
That’s a wrap on this year’s 2025 Union of BC Municipalities conference
Your Saanich team and local leaders from across the Province spent the week here in Victoria, advocating to the provincial government for support to deliver the services our residents rely on and keep people safe.
Your Saanich team and local leaders from across the Province spent the week here in Victoria, advocating to the provincial government for support to deliver the services our residents rely on and keep people safe.
QMP is about making sure that Saanich is a place for everyone.
We’re planning for more homes that meet the diverse budgets and needs of residents in our community.
We’re planning for more homes that meet the diverse budgets and needs of residents in our community.
September 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
QMP is about making sure that Saanich is a place for everyone.
We’re planning for more homes that meet the diverse budgets and needs of residents in our community.
We’re planning for more homes that meet the diverse budgets and needs of residents in our community.
We had so much fun celebrating the grand opening of the Maynard Park playground.
This new playground offers more modern, sustainable and accessible features for kids and families to enjoy.
This new playground offers more modern, sustainable and accessible features for kids and families to enjoy.
September 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We had so much fun celebrating the grand opening of the Maynard Park playground.
This new playground offers more modern, sustainable and accessible features for kids and families to enjoy.
This new playground offers more modern, sustainable and accessible features for kids and families to enjoy.
A wonderful gathering of friends and neighbours at Horner Park.
Thank you to the Mt. Tolmie Community Association for bringing people together on this beautiful day.
Thank you to the Mt. Tolmie Community Association for bringing people together on this beautiful day.
September 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A wonderful gathering of friends and neighbours at Horner Park.
Thank you to the Mt. Tolmie Community Association for bringing people together on this beautiful day.
Thank you to the Mt. Tolmie Community Association for bringing people together on this beautiful day.
We’re standing with municipal colleagues across the province, calling on the Province to create a province-wide lobbyist registry for local governments.
September 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We’re standing with municipal colleagues across the province, calling on the Province to create a province-wide lobbyist registry for local governments.
It’s your future! Time to have your say!
More homes, better transportation options, new services and amenities.
QMP is a plan for everyone.
Don’t miss out! Tell us what’s important to you: Saanich.ca/qmp
More homes, better transportation options, new services and amenities.
QMP is a plan for everyone.
Don’t miss out! Tell us what’s important to you: Saanich.ca/qmp
September 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It’s your future! Time to have your say!
More homes, better transportation options, new services and amenities.
QMP is a plan for everyone.
Don’t miss out! Tell us what’s important to you: Saanich.ca/qmp
More homes, better transportation options, new services and amenities.
QMP is a plan for everyone.
Don’t miss out! Tell us what’s important to you: Saanich.ca/qmp
Saanich Police and Fire Open House
Join the Saanich Fire and Police Departments for games, live demonstrations, and giveaways. Today until 2pm at 760 Vernon Ave
Join the Saanich Fire and Police Departments for games, live demonstrations, and giveaways. Today until 2pm at 760 Vernon Ave
September 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Saanich Police and Fire Open House
Join the Saanich Fire and Police Departments for games, live demonstrations, and giveaways. Today until 2pm at 760 Vernon Ave
Join the Saanich Fire and Police Departments for games, live demonstrations, and giveaways. Today until 2pm at 760 Vernon Ave