Cathie Ounsted is the Conservative Party candidate for Saanich South with a proven track record of getting things done for her community.
Cathie brings a breadth of community-building, business and financial oversight experience. She has served as an appointed member of the Central Saanich Police Board, elected to the Peninsula Co-Op Board of Directors, elected to Central Saanich Council, and most recently served 9 years on the Victoria Airport Authority Board of Directors with the last two years being the Chairperson.
Cathie and her husband Chris also operate Ounsted and Company, a local accounting firm.
Cathie’s other past experience includes owning the Red Barn Market, a Director of Operations for Thrifty Foods and a short stint as a Reserve Constable for the Victoria Police Department.
Cathie’s “strength by example” motto has led her to reach many goals and achievements that have brought her to politics.
Cathie also has extensive volunteer activities for various youth sports activities including Program Co-ordinators for Saanich Peninsula Minor Football and Mt Douglas Rams High School Football. It’s with these programs she has connected with many of the Saanich South’s youth and families. Cathie has lived and worked in Saanich South for over 35 years, where she and her husband raised their two young men, Jake (26) and Matthew (23).