Mayor's Inaugural Address Recognizes Environment and Climate Action

On November 7, 2022, Mayor Maja Tait delivered her inaugural address for the 2022-2026 term of office.

In the room, she noted two empty chairs representing the unborn and the environment. Mayor Tait shared:

"You see here, in Chambers, we have two empty chairs.

"These have been placed here deliberately to symbolize those with no voices – the environment (the natural places that are home to the finned, feathered, four-legged and furry).

"The other is for our unborn children – the future generations.

"Let’s always be mindful in our decisions of whom is in Chambers with us and whom cannot be here and how our decision impact all of them together.

Mayor Tait also shared, "The Sooke 2030 Climate Action Plan provides a host of solutions to meet our emission reduction targets while exploring ideas to save residents time and money."