Community advocate Alexis Chicoine has declared her candidacy for West Vancouver council in the 2026 municipal election, signalling another campaign focused on community planning, inclusive design and public engagement.
Background and community work
Chicoine first ran for council in 2022 and has remained active in local affairs since then. Her volunteer work was recognised by the District of West Vancouver in 2023, when she received the Community Commitment Award for her service, the campaign news release says.
Professionally, Chicoine brings more than two decades of experience working with organisations and local governments on community planning, public engagement and inclusive design. She has served on a number of municipal advisory committees and community organisations, according to the release, which frames her campaign as a continuation of that civic involvement.
Platform and priorities
Chicoine’s platform is organised around three interconnected focus areas: unlocking public land for community benefit, championing great community design, and supporting a community for every stage of life. Her campaign emphasises a cross‑sector approach, saying individual council decisions should consider how housing, transportation, parks, infrastructure, finances and services interact.
- Unlocking public land: focusing on how publicly held land can be used to deliver benefits to residents.
- Community design: pushing for design that balances character, accessibility and environmental stewardship.
- Support for all life stages: policies to make West Vancouver more age‑friendly and family‑friendly.
“I’m running because I believe West Vancouver can preserve what makes it special while also preparing thoughtfully for the future,” Chicoine said in the release.
She framed decision‑making as a balancing act among community character, financial stewardship, environmental sustainability and accessibility, arguing those should not be viewed as competing priorities but as connected principles guiding council choices.
How this fits into the municipal picture
West Vancouver’s 2026 municipal election will shape policy on housing, transportation and public space development — areas central to Chicoine’s stated expertise. Residents who have followed local planning debates will recognise the themes she emphasises: creating spaces and services that work for diverse residents and ensuring public engagement plays a central role in decision‑making.
The announcement positions Chicoine among candidates who are making community planning and the use of public land prominent issues in the lead‑up to the election. Her background in public engagement and advisory committees may appeal to voters prioritising participatory policy and design‑led solutions.
| Focus area | Campaign emphasis |
|---|---|
| Unlocking public land | Using public assets to deliver community benefit |
| Community design | Design that balances character, accessibility and sustainability |
| Support for all life stages | Services and spaces for families, seniors and youth |
As the campaign period advances, voters can expect candidates to outline how they will approach the interplay between housing, parks, transportation, infrastructure and municipal finances — areas Chicoine specifically notes are interconnected. Her candidacy underscores an ongoing local conversation over how West Vancouver will grow and preserve its character in the years ahead.
Further details on Chicoine’s platform and campaign plans were contained in her news release. Additional information on other candidates and municipal timelines will be released as election season progresses.
