At a Glance
The most notable achievements of Marie-Térèse in her role of leading Metchosin's council over the past 4 years are listed below with dates and links to the official documents. Also see below for where things are at with her initial commitments on becoming Mayor. Impressive!
1. First Strategic Plan
Council approved Metchosin's first strategic plan, for 2023 to 2026, on May 1, 2023, and has revisited it each year.
2. Climate Action Plan
Council declared a climate emergency in December 2022 and approved the Climate Action Plan 2023–2028 on June 19, 2023.
3. A Plan for Farming
Council approved the Metchosin Agricultural Area Plan on Sept. 9, 2024, developed with the Agricultural Advisory Select Committee and local farmers.
4. Buffer Land Protected
Council unanimously adopted the Park Dedication – Buffer Land Bylaw on July 13, 2026, and authorized a covenant to support the land's long-term protection.
5. A Safer School Crossing
A new crosswalk at Hans Helgesen Elementary was finished in summer 2023 with a $14,350 Vision Zero grant. A lighted crossing followed in 2025.
6. Firehall planning and Grant
After a feasibility study and public meetings, Council endorsed building a new firehall beside the existing one on June 16, 2025. A successful grant application of $7 million was awarded in July of 2026.
7. Regional Leadership
Marie-Térèse has been Vice-Chair of the CRD Board since late 2023 and was acclaimed again on Nov. 12, 2025.
8. Advocacy for Local health care
Marie-Térèse has backed a proposed primary care clinic at the former Metchosin school and organized a community open house on June 11, 2026
9. Support for Youth Services
Council letters she backed from 2023 to 2025 pressed the Province to fund the Mobile Youth ServicesTeam (MYST). The Province provided $130,000 in one-time funding in 2023. Furthermore at the October 7, 2026 CRD Board Meeting, the motion put forward by Marie-Térèse was accepted and longer-term funding will be pursued.
10. An Open Door
Marie-Térèse has held a monthly Mayor's open house coffee / tea to foster communication with the community in a relaxed setting since December 2022.
11. Community Firsts
The Pride flag was first raised at the municipal hall on June 29, 2023, on her recommendation. The first volunteer appreciation concert drew about 200 volunteers on Aug. 24, 2023.
12. Accessibility
Council approved Metchosin's Accessibility Plan on Jan. 6, 2025. A $25,000 SPARC BC grant followed for accessible parking at the Community House and a ramp at the Schoolhouse Museum.
Promises and Status
Little set out her priorities in her inaugural address on Nov. 7, 2022. The table sets each one against the record.
Commitment in the inaugural address
Status
Begin Strategic Planning with Community Involvement
Done, first strategic plan approved May 1, 2023 and reviewed each year
Update the Council Code of Conduct
Done, Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 682 adopted March 2024
Act on climate change within the District's power
Done, Climate Action Plan 2023–2028 approved June 19, 2023
Safe passage, including crosswalks at schools
Done and continuing. School crosswalk built in 2023 and lighted in 2025. Active Transportation Network Plan endorsed May 26, 2025.
Support Sustainable Agriculture
Done. Agricultural Area Plan approved Sept. 9, 2024.
Protect greenspaces and buffer zones
Done. Buffer Land dedicated as park July 13, 2026.
Protect Aquifers
Ongoing. Groundwater protection raised with provincial ministers in 2024 and 2025
Move the need for a firehall replacement forward
Ongoing. New-build option endorsed June 16, 2025. New Grants secured for funding. Now let's build it!
Open, respectful and transparent Government
Ongoing. Regular, publicly available Mayor's reports (34 plus additional ad hoc updates) Monthly Mayor's tea since December 2022. Respectful Workplace Policy adopted March 20, 2023.