Dean Murdock
@deanmurdock.bsky.social
Saanich Mayor, CRD director, transit commissioner, dad, husband, coffee-drinker, cyclist, guitar player
Our hearts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge
February 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Our hearts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge
Being Mayor of Saanich has been the honour of my life. I love this community. I’ve spent the last 25 years trying to improve it—in office and as a volunteer.
Thank you for the extraordinary gift of being your mayor. I will carry that honour with me for the rest of my life.
Thank you for the extraordinary gift of being your mayor. I will carry that honour with me for the rest of my life.
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Being Mayor of Saanich has been the honour of my life. I love this community. I’ve spent the last 25 years trying to improve it—in office and as a volunteer.
Thank you for the extraordinary gift of being your mayor. I will carry that honour with me for the rest of my life.
Thank you for the extraordinary gift of being your mayor. I will carry that honour with me for the rest of my life.
A growing community needs more parks and green space!
I couldn’t be more excited about this new purchase to create a future park in the Shelbourne valley.
The property acquisition was made with no need for borrowing or impact on property taxation.
I couldn’t be more excited about this new purchase to create a future park in the Shelbourne valley.
The property acquisition was made with no need for borrowing or impact on property taxation.
January 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A growing community needs more parks and green space!
I couldn’t be more excited about this new purchase to create a future park in the Shelbourne valley.
The property acquisition was made with no need for borrowing or impact on property taxation.
I couldn’t be more excited about this new purchase to create a future park in the Shelbourne valley.
The property acquisition was made with no need for borrowing or impact on property taxation.
Did you know the District of Saanich has a MOU with the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council?
It’s called ÁTOL,NEUEL and it means “Respecting One Another”
Last night Council held a leadership meeting w/ W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council to discuss collaborative priorities as we continue to work more closely together
It’s called ÁTOL,NEUEL and it means “Respecting One Another”
Last night Council held a leadership meeting w/ W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council to discuss collaborative priorities as we continue to work more closely together
January 28, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Did you know the District of Saanich has a MOU with the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council?
It’s called ÁTOL,NEUEL and it means “Respecting One Another”
Last night Council held a leadership meeting w/ W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council to discuss collaborative priorities as we continue to work more closely together
It’s called ÁTOL,NEUEL and it means “Respecting One Another”
Last night Council held a leadership meeting w/ W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council to discuss collaborative priorities as we continue to work more closely together
I had a great time visiting with the Saanich Youth Council!
It’s a great group of students in grades 9-12 from schools in Saanich. I am thrilled to see these students come together to work collaboratively on advancing their priorities and the interests of youth and young people in Saanich.
It’s a great group of students in grades 9-12 from schools in Saanich. I am thrilled to see these students come together to work collaboratively on advancing their priorities and the interests of youth and young people in Saanich.
January 16, 2026 at 2:34 AM
I had a great time visiting with the Saanich Youth Council!
It’s a great group of students in grades 9-12 from schools in Saanich. I am thrilled to see these students come together to work collaboratively on advancing their priorities and the interests of youth and young people in Saanich.
It’s a great group of students in grades 9-12 from schools in Saanich. I am thrilled to see these students come together to work collaboratively on advancing their priorities and the interests of youth and young people in Saanich.
Today, we’re doing the annual salmon carcass transplant into Douglas Creek at PKOLS!
By transplanting salmon carcasses into Douglas Creek, we’re mimicking the natural process that happens when salmon return to their home creeks to spawn, complete their lifecycle and die.
By transplanting salmon carcasses into Douglas Creek, we’re mimicking the natural process that happens when salmon return to their home creeks to spawn, complete their lifecycle and die.
January 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Today, we’re doing the annual salmon carcass transplant into Douglas Creek at PKOLS!
By transplanting salmon carcasses into Douglas Creek, we’re mimicking the natural process that happens when salmon return to their home creeks to spawn, complete their lifecycle and die.
By transplanting salmon carcasses into Douglas Creek, we’re mimicking the natural process that happens when salmon return to their home creeks to spawn, complete their lifecycle and die.
Happy New Year!! 🥳
A few things I’m looking forward to in 2026:
✅ Breaking ground on the Nellie McClung affordable rental project
✅ Completing Shelbourne St and Sinclair Rd improvements
✅ Finalizing QMP, Shelbourne Valley Plan, and Tillicum Burnside Plan
A few things I’m looking forward to in 2026:
✅ Breaking ground on the Nellie McClung affordable rental project
✅ Completing Shelbourne St and Sinclair Rd improvements
✅ Finalizing QMP, Shelbourne Valley Plan, and Tillicum Burnside Plan
January 3, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Happy New Year!! 🥳
A few things I’m looking forward to in 2026:
✅ Breaking ground on the Nellie McClung affordable rental project
✅ Completing Shelbourne St and Sinclair Rd improvements
✅ Finalizing QMP, Shelbourne Valley Plan, and Tillicum Burnside Plan
A few things I’m looking forward to in 2026:
✅ Breaking ground on the Nellie McClung affordable rental project
✅ Completing Shelbourne St and Sinclair Rd improvements
✅ Finalizing QMP, Shelbourne Valley Plan, and Tillicum Burnside Plan
Wishing you a very happy holiday season. 🎄
As this year comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the kindness, love and support we’ve received from family, friends and colleagues. I am so very grateful for all your support and encouragement.
As this year comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the kindness, love and support we’ve received from family, friends and colleagues. I am so very grateful for all your support and encouragement.
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Wishing you a very happy holiday season. 🎄
As this year comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the kindness, love and support we’ve received from family, friends and colleagues. I am so very grateful for all your support and encouragement.
As this year comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the kindness, love and support we’ve received from family, friends and colleagues. I am so very grateful for all your support and encouragement.
I had the chance to join a great group of volunteers to serve the holiday meal at Our Place.
Yesterday’s lunch was one of four holiday meals that Our Place provides this season.
I so appreciate the incredible staff and volunteers that pitch in to ensure no one goes hungry during the holidays.
Yesterday’s lunch was one of four holiday meals that Our Place provides this season.
I so appreciate the incredible staff and volunteers that pitch in to ensure no one goes hungry during the holidays.
December 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I had the chance to join a great group of volunteers to serve the holiday meal at Our Place.
Yesterday’s lunch was one of four holiday meals that Our Place provides this season.
I so appreciate the incredible staff and volunteers that pitch in to ensure no one goes hungry during the holidays.
Yesterday’s lunch was one of four holiday meals that Our Place provides this season.
I so appreciate the incredible staff and volunteers that pitch in to ensure no one goes hungry during the holidays.
Saanich experienced its second major rain event of the week last night, leading to flooding events in areas across the region.
Crews worked throughout the night to manage road safety and assist residents affected by flooding.
Crews worked throughout the night to manage road safety and assist residents affected by flooding.
December 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Saanich experienced its second major rain event of the week last night, leading to flooding events in areas across the region.
Crews worked throughout the night to manage road safety and assist residents affected by flooding.
Crews worked throughout the night to manage road safety and assist residents affected by flooding.
The results are in! We’re pleased to announce Oskar Williams, a Saanich grade 4 student, has won Mayor and Council’s Holiday Card contest. Congratulations, Oskar!
Oskar did a marvelous job drawing the Great Horned Owl with a holiday twist. I love the Santa Hat, bright colours, & large yellow eyes!
Oskar did a marvelous job drawing the Great Horned Owl with a holiday twist. I love the Santa Hat, bright colours, & large yellow eyes!
December 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The results are in! We’re pleased to announce Oskar Williams, a Saanich grade 4 student, has won Mayor and Council’s Holiday Card contest. Congratulations, Oskar!
Oskar did a marvelous job drawing the Great Horned Owl with a holiday twist. I love the Santa Hat, bright colours, & large yellow eyes!
Oskar did a marvelous job drawing the Great Horned Owl with a holiday twist. I love the Santa Hat, bright colours, & large yellow eyes!
Hanukkah, a time of light amidst the darkness, begins this evening amidst sorrow.
We mourn with the people of Australia and Jewish people worldwide following the horrific attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney.
We mourn with the people of Australia and Jewish people worldwide following the horrific attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney.
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Hanukkah, a time of light amidst the darkness, begins this evening amidst sorrow.
We mourn with the people of Australia and Jewish people worldwide following the horrific attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney.
We mourn with the people of Australia and Jewish people worldwide following the horrific attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Last night we celebrated the incredible Saanich Emergency Program volunteers
These great folks dedicate hours of their own time to training, supporting community events, and when necessary, providing emergency support to Saanich residents in need.
These great folks dedicate hours of their own time to training, supporting community events, and when necessary, providing emergency support to Saanich residents in need.
December 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Last night we celebrated the incredible Saanich Emergency Program volunteers
These great folks dedicate hours of their own time to training, supporting community events, and when necessary, providing emergency support to Saanich residents in need.
These great folks dedicate hours of their own time to training, supporting community events, and when necessary, providing emergency support to Saanich residents in need.
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.