Making Change
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VOTE Rob Botterell

for Saanich North and the Islands

Making Change
Happen

VOTERob Botterell

for Saanich North and the Islands

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.”

Recent News

Sep 27 2024

Green MLA’s can have impact

In Response: Green MLAs can have impact ByContributed Article September 26, 2024 By THERIN GOWER “Impactful.” It was the word someone used to describe Adam Olsen at his...
Sep 27 2024

Green candidate for Saanich North and Islands wants to give back to community

It was out on the water in his sailing boat when Rob Botterell realized what he should do with his retirement: run as the B.C. Green Party candidate for Saanich North...
Aug 15 2024

Victoria News: B.C. Green Under Pressure as Party Battles to Maintain Legislature Presence

August 15, 2024 B.C. Greens nominate replacement for outgoing MLA Adam Olsen in what is their most promising riding. Rob Botterell will be running for the B.C. Green...
Aug 11 2024

Island Social Trends: Rob Botterell Set to Fill Olsen’s Shoes in Saanich North & the Islands

August 11, 2024 In this slower time in August when people try to take pause — especially to gear up ahead of a major election — the BC Green Party has quietly announced...
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Aug 08 2024

B.C. Greens Announce Candidate for Saanich North and the Islands

The B.C. Green Party is thrilled to announce that Rob Botterell has been selected as the party’s candidate for Saanich North and the Islands following a competitive...
"I am pleased and proud to endorse Rob Botterell to be our next MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. Rob will hit the ground running - knowing our local issues and prepared to hold the BC government to account."
Elizabeth May
Member of Parliament - Green Party
"I am pleased and proud to endorse Rob Botterell to be our next MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. Rob will hit the ground running - knowing our local issues and prepared to hold the BC government to account."
Elizabeth May
Elizabeth May
Member of Parliament - Green Party
"Rob Botterell managed the most thorough and effective process of public consultation I have ever witnessed."
Darrell Evans
Former President and founding Executive Director BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
"Rob Botterell managed the most thorough and effective process of public consultation I have ever witnessed."
Darrell Evans
Darrell Evans
Former President and founding Executive Director BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
"He’s one of those people out in front of everyone else saying ‘this is where we need to go’ - and it’s not because it makes sense, but because we have to at a moral and ethical standpoint."
John Alan Jack
Huu-ay-aht First Nations Chief Councillor / Chair, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
"He’s one of those people out in front of everyone else saying ‘this is where we need to go’ - and it’s not because it makes sense, but because we have to at a moral and ethical standpoint."
John Alan Jack
John Alan Jack
Huu-ay-aht First Nations Chief Councillor / Chair, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District