Councillor Day is pleased to be continuing the work she began in 2002 when first elected to represent the people of Colwood. She continues to advocate for high quality parks, preservation and promotion of our natural and cultural heritage and creating an affordable and liveable community. She is a knowledgeable and passionate advocate for creating an inclusive, accessible and connected community.

Working closely with staff at West Shore Parks and Recreation and members of the Inter-municipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, Cynthia ensured grants were received by all Five West Shore Municipalities to increase accessibility throughout our region and participated in the creation and publishing of a guide to accessible trails.  The  User Friendly Trail Guide was a follow up to the highly successful Walk the West Shore Guide featuring new amenities such as the Accessible Art Space at Esquimalt Lagoon and grew out of the shared vision as teams from all municipalities participated in the Disability for a Day Event held at West Shore Parks and Recreation.  Partnership with CRD Parks made a larger and more comprehensive guide possible. The online guide will be updated as new amenities become accessible. Free paper copies are available at West Shore Parks and Recreation or Colwood City Hall. This guide was created through available provincial grants and did not require Colwood Tax dollars! Check out the elevation profiles that help users identify how steep the trails might be and how far it is to a rest stop, view point or amenity. Great for seniors, young families and anyone looking to find great opportunities to get out into the natural environment easily.

Councillor Day actively supports Council’s work plan which includes increasing opportunities for commercial businesses to come to Colwood and creating a transportation plan for the future. Councillor Day is proud to support the Artistic Economy which over the past five years has brought $385,000 in Fine Art and Crafts sales, $190,000 in Arts and Crafts Education and $275,000 worth of support projects to the local Colwood Economy. She supports the continued expansion of this valued economic driver.

Councillor Day is proud to have promised and delivered online video of meetings to enable more people to participate. She supports ongoing improvement through upgrades to our website and ongoing consultation with residents to ensure that everyone`s voice is heard and valued.

As Chair of the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee, which represents all thirteen municipalities and all three school districts in the Capital Regional District, She advocates for those services that make our community more affordable both locally and provincially.  She advocates for services close to home, including Restorative Justice and mental health services, especially for youth. Through this committee and with a very small budget she brings the Children of the Street Society interactive theatre productions to our schools annually to educate youth about potential threats and risks in today's society.

See the Contacts page for current contact information.

Key Appointments

• Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice
• Alternate - Climate Action Inter-Municipal Task Force

My family moved to our beautiful neighbourhood in Colwood in 2006. Colwood had much to offer as the  community we chose to raise our two young boys. Our natural environment, parks, streams, beaches and trails, offers much for young families making Colwood a great place to live. 

After service in the Armed Forces and as a Corrections Officer, I moved to Greater Victoria 23 years ago to begin a successful career in law enforcement. With more than 20 years service as a police officer, I am passionate about community safety and am honoured to have the opportunity to serve the public. As a former Media Relations Officer, I developed a greater understanding that citizen engagement and community involvement are integral parts of policing and necessary for a vibrant community. In 2009, the Mayor appointed me to the Colwood Protective Services Committee as a citizen representative. During my time on this committee, I worked closely with the Colwood Fire Department, Westshore RCMP, and Colwood Bylaws Enforcement to deliver and improve safety in our community. 

As a member of your council, I have the skills and experience to benefit our community. In addition, I have volunteered on various committees, offering advice and input to council on many issues. We are experiencing unprecedented growth and I want to be a part of helping to shape Colwood for the future. 

Volunteer Experience: 

Community involvement and volunteerism are values that are important to me. As I mentioned previously, I was appointed to the Protective Services Committee through to December 2017, when the committee structure was changed. I was also appointed as a citizen volunteer member to other Colwood committees, including: 

     · Sewers committee

     · Safe Routes to Schools committee

I was also served seven years as a board member for the Juan de Fuca Soccer Club, holding several different positions. As a board member, I learned the value of a healthy community sports network and the importance of places for youth and children to play, whether it be sports fields, parks or green spaces. 

Education: 

Telfer School of Management / Harvard Law School, 2014 :  Canadian Police Association Executive Leadership Program 

Leadership Victoria, 2010:  Community based leadership development program

Simon Fraser University, 1993: Bachelors degree in Criminology

Key Appointments

• CREST Emergency Services Telecommunications

Community Engagement & Transparency – a commitment to listen to the community with a focus on building deeper, stronger and more trusting relationships.

Fiscal Responsibility – a commitment to create a better, stronger, more successful community for the next generation while ensuring a better balance between spending and taxes.

Responsible Community Growth – a commitment to address the issues and concerns I’ve heard, such as balancing growth and greenspace, adherence to the Official Community Plan, a community vision, protecting parks and greenspaces, attainable housing, affordable housing, doctor shortage issues, community safety, infrastructure updates, partnerships, community accessibility, seniors aging in place, and a healthy community.

All this while ensuring Climate Change & Emergency Planning is at the forefront of all decisions made.

Key Appointments

• Regional Water Supply Commission
• Alternate - Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice
• Alternate - CREST Capital Region Emergency Services Telecommunications