Putting Our community First

Email: workingforparksville@gmail.com
Phone: 250-857-3052
Facebook: Amit Gaur For Parksville City Council

A History of Working for Parksville

In the current council term, I have served as a liaison to Access Oceanside Association, Parksville Beach Festival, Ballenas Secondary School student groups/youth, and a member of the Audit Committee and Local Government Contract Management Committee (RCMP)

I have a history of strong advocacy for environmental and watershed protection and nature conservancy, sustainable growth respecting the current Official Community Plan and support for recreational amenities. I have supported improved beach access using mobi-mats, Oceanside track, arts and culture, pickleball courts and addition of park space. During this term, I supported local businesses and downtown vibrancy in partnership with Parksville Downtown Business Association, advocated for better supports and provincial collaboration for people with mental health, addictions and the unhoused. I have supported funding requests by our volunteer fire department and the RCMP.

My goals:

Drinking water security and watershed protection
Quality of life enhancement
Protect our green spaces, parks, and coastline
Progressive OCP policies with a strong community focus
Support local businesses
Fiscal prudence to keep property taxes low
Address homelessness collaboratively

My Values

During my interactions with community members, I constantly hear concerns about the scale and pace of development, lack of supporting infrastructure, ongoing water restrictions and the desire for a recreational facility- pool, rec center (multiplex). During my four years as councillor, I stood up for the community on these issues, often being the lone voice of dissent.