District of Sechelt Councillor (2018–Present)
Alton was elected twice to council
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Helped guide Sechelt's post-COVID economic recovery.
Supported downtown revitalization initiatives.
Continued advocacy for local business through his experience with the Sechelt Downtown Business Association.
Supported improvements to community events and tourism initiatives.
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Supported new housing developments across Sechelt.
Advocated for workforce housing.
Worked with provincial and federal governments on affordable and seniors' housing opportunities.
Supported updates to planning policies intended to increase housing supply.
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Supported long-term infrastructure planning.
Supported investment in roads, utilities and community facilities.
Advocated for upgrades to aging municipal infrastructure.
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Canada Day
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Supported improvements to neighbourhood parks.
Played an active role in securing funding and advancing the replacement of aging pedestrian bridges in Cliff Gilker Park, helping preserve one of Sechelt's most-used recreational areas while improving public safety and accessibility.
Supported continued investment in trails and recreational amenities.
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Supported climate adaptation planning.
Supported watershed protection initiatives.
Supported wildfire preparedness and FireSmart initiatives.
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Promoted respectful, collaborative decision-making.
Supported transparent budgeting.
Worked to improve relationships between Council, staff and community organizations.
Sunshine Coast Regional District (2019–Present)
Alton was appointed to the SCRD Board in 2019, became Vice-Chair in 2023, and was elected Chair in 2024 before being re-elected in 2025.
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Advancement of the regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
Improvements to recycling and waste diversion.
Long-term landfill planning.
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Long-term water supply planning.
Water conservation initiatives.
Investment planning for regional water infrastructure.
Support for regional water strategy updates.
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Support for regional emergency preparedness.
FireSmart expansion.
Emergency communications improvements.
Wildfire resilience planning.
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Regional advocacy regarding ferry reliability.
Meetings and discussions with BC Ferries regarding service reliability, capacity and scheduling affecting Sunshine Coast residents and businesses.
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Regional housing advocacy.
Support for Housing Needs Reports.
Collaboration with municipalities, the Province and non-profit housing providers.
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As SCRD Chair he has focused on:
Building consensus among directors.
Improving collaboration between municipalities and electoral areas.
Strengthening relationships with the shíshálh Nation.
Providing stable governance during complex regional issues.