Delta is a community of 100,000 with significant industrial, agricultural and environmental areas. As Chief Administrative Officer, particular achievements included:
- Negotiated major projects such as the Delta Port Container Terminal development agreement, the acquisition of Boundary Bay Airport, new landfill agreement with City of Vancouver.
- Implemented a very successful annual strategic planning/business planning process with staff and Council.
- Established a budget process which allowed Council to effectively set program priorities and establish budget targets. Significantly decreased debt, increased revenues, doubled reserves.
- Initiated productivity improvement programs, public private partnerships, and single window service delivery.
- Participated in a Leadership and Capacity Building Project in the Middle East.