About Rob Botterell
With deep roots on the B.C. coast, having lived in Sidney, North Saanich and Pender Island, Rob understands the issues that face residents of this riding well. Rob is a strong and a proud advocate for issues that are the most important to our constituents having dedicated much of his career to fighting for social and economic equality, healthy communities, a stable economy and environmental protection, including being a proud advocate for the fight against Site C.
Rob has decades and a wealth of experience in government, finance and law having worked for the BC Ministry of Finance, led the team responsible for developing BC’s Freedom of Information law, was an Islands Trustee, a financial comptroller, and negotiator representing First Nations, local governments and other clients in private law for over 25 years. Rob understands how to navigate all levels of the BC government and has a proven track record of building long-term, inclusive solutions to complex issues.
Most recently, Rob worked with 800 Southern Gulf Islanders, the province and First Nations to resolve waterfront access issues and will bring his collaborative, and science-based approach as your MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.
25 Years of Dedication
For over two decades, Rob has worked with all levels of government to achieve lasting, long-term solutions.
Constituent-Centred Approach
Rob Botterell is a passionate, informed, and tireless advocate who will tackle the issues that matter most to our constituents including health care, housing and climate change.
Tackling The Big Issues
Rob brings insightful, collaborative and out-of-the-box solutions to solve complex issues.
Passing The Torch
MLA for Saanich North and the Islands Adam Olsen, who recently announced he would not be seeking re-election, stated his support for Rob Botterell:
“It has been an honour to serve our communities. I am delighted to be passing the torch to Rob to continue amplifying your voice in this riding. We have established a constituent-centred approach in our office and I know that will continue. I have seen firsthand Rob’s tireless pursuit of collaborative solutions to complex issues.”