My Business Background

I bring a lifetime of real-world business experience to the table, with a background working in manufacturing and agriculture.

My experience has taught me the importance of hard work, managing costs, solving problems, adapting to change and understanding how decisions affect businesses, workers and families.

I believe this practical experience is valuable on City Council. White Rock needs councillors who understand that every dollar matters and that decisions made at City Hall have real consequences for the people who live and work here.

She believes that taxpayers' money must be treated with the same care that a responsible business owner would use with their own resources. Governments need to establish priorities, understand the costs of decisions, plan for the future, and be accountable for the results.

After moving to White Rock in 1993, Fiona became increasingly involved in her community. For more than 15 years, she has been actively advocating on issues affecting White Rock residents. She has never been afraid to ask difficult questions or challenge decisions when she believes residents deserve better answers.

Since 2010, Fiona has also volunteered at White Rock community events. She believes a strong community is built by the people who live here—the residents who volunteer, the businesses that employ local people, the seniors who have invested decades in the community, and the families who want to build their future here.

Fiona's experience as a Strata President has given her another practical perspective on the challenges facing homeowners. She understands firsthand the responsibilities placed on volunteer strata councils and the challenges of managing budgets, maintenance, insurance, repairs, regulations, and unexpected costs.

Today, Fiona is particularly concerned about the direction of growth and development in White Rock. She believes development must be accompanied by proper planning and infrastructure. Roads, drainage, water, sewage, parking, emergency services, parks, and other community services must be considered before decisions are made—not after problems appear.

Fiona also believes that White Rock's small-town character is one of its greatest assets. Growth should not mean losing the qualities that made people want to live here in the first place.

Her approach comes directly from her life experience: work hard, understand the details, ask questions, take responsibility, and never be afraid to stand up for what you believe is right.

Those experiences have given Fiona a perspective that is grounded in the real world.

After more than 30 years of calling White Rock home, Fiona remains passionate about the city's future. She believes residents deserve a strong, independent voice at City Hall someone who will listen to them, examine the facts, ask difficult questions, and hold decision-makers accountable.

Fiona is running for White Rock City Council because she believes her lifetime of experience can contribute to practical and responsible leadership.

Her commitment is simple: Put White Rock residents first. Protect the character of our community. Respect taxpayers' money. Support local businesses and working people. And make sure residents have a meaningful voice in the decisions that shape the future of White Rock.

Fiona MacDermid has spent her life building things, solving problems, taking responsibility, and standing up when circumstances demanded it.

Now she wants to bring that experience to City Hall.