I've known Marg for 15 years, working with her on projects. As a Councillor, she delves into issues and provides a thoughtful community voice to Council.
Re-elect Councillor Marg Gardiner • City of Victoria & CRD
Stand With Marg for a Better Victoria
Experienced, professional, dedicated to serving Victoria.
Meet Marg Gardiner
Experienced, principled, and committed to the Victoria community she has called home for over 23 years. She is your City Councillor.
Marg holds a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and an MBA in Public Administration. She served on the James Bay Neighbourhood Association Board for 16 years, working on public safety, housing, transportation, parks, and air quality before bringing those same priorities to City Council.
As a Councillor, Marg has worked tirelessly to get people off the streets and into care, opposed the Province's decriminalization experiment, and worked to shift City policies to encourage the Province towards providing therapeutic support for those who have succumbed to drug addiction.
Marg's background in science, business and regulatory enforcement, along with her years of experience as a community advocate, make her an ideal City Councillor.
“My votes are based on facts and consultation, not ideology.”
— Marg Gardiner
Read Marg's StoryWhen our community was dealing with real issues, Marg showed up. She walked the neighbourhood, met directly with impacted businesses, and did it more than once. She's been transparent, accountable, and honest throughout — that kind of effort goes above and beyond, and it matters.
Gabriel Gaultier, Fernwood resident and business owner
Marg's Priorities for Victoria
As a Victoria Councillor, my priorities are Safe Streets, Liveable Neighbourhoods, Respect for the Taxpayer, and Transparent Governance.
Safe Streets
I have consistently fought for adequate police funding and opposed every motion to defund Victoria's police. Safe streets are a fundamental right for all residents.Liveable Neighbourhoods
The City's "missing middle" policy is removing greenspace and heritage homes. I am fighting to restore community voice in neighbourhood development decisions.Respect for Taxpayer
Victoria's reserve funds have dropped from $300M to $160M. I will zero-base the budget and demand every dollar delivers measurable results for residents.Transparent Governance
Major decisions are being made without public input. I will restore residents' right to appeal decisions and re-introduce meaningful community consultation.
On the Ground
Marg in the Community
From neighbourhood meetings to community events, Marg shows up where Victorians live, work, and gather.
“I don't take money from developers. I consider my work on City Council to be community service.”
— Marg Gardiner
Community Support
Community Members Who Stand With Marg
I've never known a Councillor who works harder than Marg, nor one who has been as forthcoming with information . . . I am grateful for both.
Marg listens and then acts and votes for what she thinks is right . . . I find her an important voice of considered reason at a time when common sense seems sorely lacking.
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