Josie has lived in Tofino for over 20 years, first moving here to work as a fisheries biologist for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. She stands up for our community and puts the people who live here first.

As the Mayor of Tofino, Josie has fought to get better services to the region, make life more affordable, and make life better for families and businesses that call this place home. She has served as Chair of the Board for the Island Coastal Economic Trust, and in 2017, she was appointed by the BC Minister of Environment and Climate Change to the BC Clean Growth and Climate Action Advisory Council.

Josie is committed to helping solve the climate crisis, and building a cleaner and stronger future where everyone can get ahead. Josie is also committed to keeping people safe during the pandemic and she will keep fighting to put the province on the right track.

Josie lives with her husband on 10 acres in Tofino with her dog, two goats, and a coop full of chickens.

Josie will work hard for you every day, and she will get results.