Heloise Dixon-Warren seeks 2nd term as Director for Electoral Area B

Cariboo Regional District (Bouchie Lake to Strathnaver)

VISION:
Healthy, engaged, connected neighbourhoods where inequities are reduced and
residents can access services close to home.


VISION:
Healthy, engaged, connected neighbourhoods where inequities are reduced and
residents can access services close to home.
With the nearing completion of my 1
st
term as Director for Electoral Area B with the Cariboo Regional
District, I will be seeking a second term. Much of any elected officials first term is developing a solid
understanding on the services provided by the Cariboo Regional District, the challenges and
opportunities our communities face, and how one can navigate the system to be effective. As such, to
not run again for another term would be a disservice to the residents of Electoral Area B.
Over the past 3 years, I have made it a priority to become informed on issues, seek to understand, and
then distribute this information to residents. Information I have learnt and /or received, I have passed
on to residents via email, through word of mouth, posters, in newsletter, and on social media. My email
distribution includes residents all over the North Cariboo and beyond. Residents have commented that
they have never heard so much from an elected official before and they have appreciated this approach.
My husband, Ted, our 2 girls, and I, have lived in Area B since 2002; the Bouchie Lake / Milburn Lake
area is our home. I am a Registered Professional Forester (1994) and work as a consultant. We also
own Moose Meadows Farm. I am a strong advocate of the North Cariboo agriculture / local food
production sector and have held a key role on some related initiatives. I also believe in healthy rural
communities where residents are engaged and barriers are removed so that services are easily
accessible to all. With this approach, I believe our communities will become more highly desirable
places to live, work and play. Healthy communities begin close to home and result in thriving
neighbourhoods whereby we all benefit.
Below are my Goals for the next 4 years and my accomplishments over the last 3 years. I have also
included a list of my current volunteer involvement and commitments as I believe, how a person is
connected to their community speaks volume to their priorities and values. I shall be providing
additional details on each of my goals, why they are important and how each can be achieved on my
BLOG at http://heloisedixon-warren.blogspot.ca/ . I also have a facebook page and can be contacted via
email (mmfarm@goldcity.net) or 250.249.5329.
I am planning some Coffee House Meet & Greets at local cafes. This will be an opportunity for me to
get out into the community, meet people, and hear their concerns and discuss opportunities. The best
form of governance is based upon engaged communities as no single person can do it all. I will be
promoting these Meet & Greets on my blog, on facebook and via posters.


Heloise Dixon-Warren seeks 2nd term as Director for Electoral Area B
Cariboo Regional District (Bouchie Lake to Strathnaver)
VISION:
Healthy, engaged, connected neighbourhoods where inequities are reduced and
residents can access services close to home.


Goals for 2014-2018 as Electoral Area B Director:

Goal 1: Further collaborate and establish stronger partnerships which further support our rural
communities to be even healthier places to live, work, raise a family, and play. This could include
opportunities for rural economic development and diversification, improved accessibility, transportation,
and recreation. The completion of Neighbourhood Plans could be considered.
Goal 2: Work with my colleagues of the Northern Caucus (Directors A, B, C and I) and the City of Quesnel
(North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee) towards the creation of a long-term Recreation Plan for the
North Cariboo Recreation & Parks Taxation Function. This plan would outline strategies to ensure the
long-term management and sustainability of the function based upon infrastructure needs, changing
demographics, and creating a more equitable and consistent system for funding allocation.
Goal 3: Work closely with Area B communities to become Fire Smart so that risk of Wildfire is
mitigated as much as possible. This could include the creation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans
and implementing FireSmart activities.
Goal 4: Re-assess our reliance on volunteers and how we can create new and innovative ways to support
them. Volunteerism is a key component of rural lifestyles and many services we rely on are provided by
volunteers.
Goal 5: Through the Healthier Communities Committee - North Cariboo
(http://growingnorthcariboosociety.farmed.ca/projects/ ) support projects which are focused on
community health and our communities being food secure and how local food production is tied to
physical activity and overall health;
Goal 6: Listen to and respond to residents when concerns and comments are brought forward.
Represent the voice of Electoral Area B residents at the Cariboo Regional District and Cariboo Chilcotin
Regional Hospital District Board of Directors;
Goal 7: Continue to distribute information to residents through various media outlets e.g. newsletters,
email, facebook, blog, word of mouth, etc.








Heloise Dixon-Warren seeks 2nd term as Director for Electoral Area B
Cariboo Regional District (Bouchie Lake to Strathnaver)
VISION:
Healthy, engaged, connected neighbourhoods where inequities are reduced and
residents can access services close to home.


Accomplishments Associated with the Cariboo Regional District (2011-2014):
Healthy Communities
Led, and Co-Chaired, the establishment of Healthier Communities Committee - North Cariboo
(2014); (http://growingnorthcariboosociety.farmed.ca/projects );
Steered and led the access of $20,000 through BC Healthy Communities to support Phase 1
($5000) and Phase 2 ($15,000) of a Healthier Communities Project for both Bouchie Milburn
Lake and Ten Mile lake / Moose Heights (2014); Phase 2 includes collaboration and piloting
projects focused on Transportation, Recreation Programs, and Increased Utilisation of rural
facilities;
Cariboo Regional District Representative on Quesnel Air Quality Roundtable (2012-2014)
Economic Development
Spearheaded the accessed of $3000.00 through the North Cariboo Economic Development
function to support the maintenance of outhouses on Milburn Lake and Bouchie Lake (2014)
(outhouses were previously maintained by volunteers);
Represented the Cariboo Regional District on QCEDC / Quesnel Community Economic
Development Corporation (2012-13)
Recreation
Attended meetings of the Parkland and Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission and actively
engaged in recreation commission business including the development of Business Plans and the
Budget Process (2011-14);
Working closely with Bouchie Lake Recreation in the development of the proposed 2015
Infrastructure Project (2014);
Supported the re-establishment of the Bouchie Lake Community Association to compliment the
Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission in offering programs and events; Aided in the launch of
programs (e.g. yoga, Zumba, dance) at our rural facilities (2012); Involved with the further
development of programs and events ( Lawnchair Travel, Equine Extravaganza, HomeBase
Business Market);
Supported Parkland Community Association;
Cariboo Regional District Representative on Alex Fraser Park Society Board of Directors (2014);
Representative on the North Cariboo Recreation & Parks Commission (2011-2013);



Heloise Dixon-Warren seeks 2nd term as Director for Electoral Area B
Cariboo Regional District (Bouchie Lake to Strathnaver)
VISION:
Healthy, engaged, connected neighbourhoods where inequities are reduced and
residents can access services close to home.


Fire Protection
Re-instated the Fire Services Advisory Commission for Bouchie Lake Volunteer Fire Department
after it not being in existence for 5-6 years;
Facilitated FireSmart Workshops at Bouchie Lake Hall and Parkland Community Centre in
partnership with the Cariboo Fire Centre (2013);
Grants for Assistance
Supported the 2
nd
donation by Electoral Areas A, B, C and I to the Quesnel Community
Foundation (2011-12) which totaled $200,000 matched with $200,000 from Northern
Development Initiative Trust;
Re-instated Grants for Assistance for Electoral Area B following no grants for 2 years (2013);
Community Engagement / Communication
Made it a priority to be informed on issues and seek to understand.
Distributed information relevant to residents through email, social media (facebook, Blog), and
via my electronic newsletter Letter B;
Responded promptly to resident questions and concerns and sought information as needed;
Supported Volunteer Appreciation Events in Ten Mile Lake and Bouchie Lake (2013);
Hosted 2 Community Open Houses (2012)
Other
Attended an AAC / Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting and provided a report to the Cariboo
Regional District (2013)
Attended NCLGA / North Central Local Government Association Conference (2012, 2013, 2014)
Attended UBCM / Union of BC Municipalities Convention (2012, 2013, 2014)
Attended LGLA / Local Government Leadership Academy Training (2012, 2013)
Other Local Volunteer Involvement
FARMED / North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association Founder / Chair
Growing North Cariboo Society Vice Chair
Bouchie Lake Community Association Director;
Quesnel & District Riding Club member; participant on the Quesnel Quadrille Riders
Quesnel Farmers Market member
Backcountry Horsemen of BC North Cariboo Chapter (member)