Zeb King Launches Door-to- Door Campaign to Win Central Saanich Voters

Victoria – Central Saanich Council candidate Zeb King announced his return to local politics by launching a door-to-door campaign aimed at bringing the people’s voice back to Central Saanich government.

A third generation Central Saanich resident and former councillor, King is dismayed at the direction he sees the current mayor and council going.

“We’ve seen too many examples of mayor and council disregarding the direction they received from Central Saanich residents.”  King says. “Time and money was spent to develop a comprehensive Official Community Plan, so council decisions should reflect that Plan. I don’t see this happening.  I see $100,000 wasted and citizens ignored.”

A growing municipal debt also concerns King. “How high will taxes have to rise to pay off this deliberately incurred $13 million debt?” worries King. “In these tough financial times, the additional burden could be too much for some tax payers.  We need to turn this around; enough is enough.”

King wants a stronger working relationship between Central Saanich mayor and council and Tsartlip and Tsawout chiefs and councils. “We need to work as closely with our First Nation neighbours as we do with our adjacent municipalities” says King. “Working together we can coordinate regional economic development and make this the best place in B.C. to work, live, and raise a family.”

King plans to contact every Central Saanich registered voter in his door-to –door campaign to bring the community’s voice to municipal hall.

You can learn more about Zeb King and his campaign by visiting www.zebking.ca.

Zeb King Running for Central Saanich Council Seat

September 19,2011

Saanich Peninsula – Zeb King announced today that he will run for a council seat in the Central Saanich municipal election in November.

“It was an honour to serve the community as a councillor for 6 years and I would like to give back again to this exceptional municipality.”

Zeb was first elected in 2002 at the age of 27, again in 2005 and narrowly lost by 59 votes in 2008. Now this 36 year old smiles and says, “We’re looking for those 59 votes and more. To anyone who thinks their vote doesn’t make a difference... I can say it sure does make a difference.” Zeb continues, “over the past 3 years I’ve met at least 59 people who were supportive, but for one reason or another just didn’t vote.”

The result of the last election has cost Central Saanich dearly, as 3 years ago the municipal debt was $0 and today is estimated at $13.5 million.

“It’s a matter of spending wisely rather than not spending at all” says King.

In reference to the spike in taxes from increased spending King states that, “Tennis courts and infrastructure are important, but we also need to establish our priorities. We must ensure that we can afford to live here.”

What residents can expect from Zeb is clear. “I believe in open and transparent government, playing by the rules and fairness for all residents which starts with holding regular office hours to talk and work with residents.”

“The Official Community Plan and Regional Growth Strategy are contracts between our community and neighbouring municipalities. I recognize these contracts and will uphold them. The time has come for a return to sensible planning and relationship building, with citizens and neighbours.”

Zeb King, a third generation resident of the peninsula, owns a home with his wife, Minjung Kwon, in Brentwood Bay and operates a small business there. He is committed to remaining in Central Saanich. He looks forward to talking with residents and neighbours and encourages people to just call him up and tell him what’s on their mind, (Call at 250 508 4645). Zeb has launched www.zebking.ca for communicating with residents as well.

Zeb King works for the BC Ministry of Health as a Senior Policy Analyst. Zeb has chaired the Water and Wastewater Committees and was seated on water advisory commissions for the Capital Regional District, and Canadian Standards Association.

Zeb has a Master of Public Administration degree from UVic.

“I’m running to be your voice for your community. I look forward to talking with you, the voters of Central Saanich.”