Good Ideas

Continuing to work within a clear and integrated framework of measurable goals, fiscal oversight, community engagement, and transparent processes.

About David Grove

I have much to be thankful for: Health, Family and Friends, Our Home and Neighbourhood, and a City I remain proud to live in and serve.

My mother, who faced and lived with major health challenges, often said, “David, always remember, your health is everything.” It is so true. Health is personal, but it is also shared: clinics with enough doctors and professional staff for all; safe homes; having enough food to eat; stable work; clean air and water; parks, trees, forests, waterfront, wildlife, gardens, and places to enjoy the recreation and cultural experiences that sustain us.

Healthcare, food security, housing, and job stability are closely linked. As a member of council, the demands of today keep me focused on the fundamentals, beginning with the fiscally responsible management of core municipal services. There is much important work to be done, and when we all do our part, we can live well together in a world-class community.

Serving the people of Colwood has been one of the most rewarding and challenging pursuits of my life. The learning curve has been steep and supports the notion that a second term would benefit from my lived experience, knowledge of how municipal government works, networks built, positioning, and awareness of important grassroots issues. It is my intent to stay the course in how I represent the people of Colwood: diligent attendance, careful preparation, contributions to meetings and functions, and bringing a unique, valuable, and heartfelt perspective into what I hope will be another positive and successful council term.

Continued support from family and friends has been strong and crucial to my ability to serve on council. To Gwen I owe much. To our children and grandchildren, I owe my continued effort because they represent the future we are all working toward. To this community I owe gratitude for the support that helped our family bakery business succeed right here in this burgeoning, small and beautiful city.

I am now old enough to understand. Wise enough to see through. Tough enough to keep going with commitment and preparation. And hopeful enough to let my heart and soul continue to care deeply for Colwood.

Many visitors come to this beautiful part of Canada. May we all find it within ourselves to keep it beautiful, plan wisely for growth, protect our natural assets, steward our precious resources, and keep our homes and neighbourhoods safe. Let’s work together to keep Colwood a welcoming community for all people.

Saturday, FEBRUARY 11  – Join David at the Colwood Ideas Fair at Royal Bay Secondary School

The Colwood Ideas Fair is an exciting, interactive opportunity for Colwood residents to engage in conversations and share ideas with Council, staff and each other on a number of topics, including Seniors | Youth | Health | Arts & Culture | Traffic | Sewer Service | and other Big Ideas.

There will be a station for each topic with a staff facilitator and activities to help residents understand some of the considerations and share their views in interactive ways.  Learn more.

Be sure to take Colwood’s Citizen Survey

Tell Colwood Council what matters MOST to you about the services provided by the City of Colwood.  Please invest 15 minutes before February 15 to take part in a satisfaction survey to share your views about quality of life in Colwood. It is an opportunity to talk about which city services are most important to you and where there are opportunities for improvement. The findings will help Colwood Council and staff better understand citizen priorities and expectations.

Look for a postcard in your mail box with your unique survey link!

Survey postcards were mailed to Colwood addresses in the last week of January. Each postcard includes a unique and confidential survey link.  Learn more.