Thank you!

Thank you, Colwood, for your trust and support, and for giving me the honour of continuing to serve as your Mayor.

I’m filled with gratitude. First, I want to thank my incredible wife, Mindi, my daughter, Mariko, and my entire family. Behind everyone who steps up to serve in public office is a family that shares in the commitment—and I couldn’t do this without your love and support.

To my amazing campaign team, our volunteers, and every resident who took the time to talk with us at the doorstep, host a sign, or put their faith in our vision: thank you.

I also want to acknowledge my fellow candidates who put their names forward in this election. It takes immense dedication to step into the arena, and your passion for Colwood strengthens our democratic process.

Whether you voted for me or not, please know this: I’m here to represent every resident of Colwood.

My door remains open, my focus remains on the work, and my commitment to this community is stronger than ever.

We have an exciting four years ahead. Let’s roll up our sleeves and keep making Colwood the best place to live, work, and raise a family.

Thank you, Colwood!

Local leadership that's getting national attention

During his first term, Mayor Doug Kobayashi listened to the constituents and made healthcare a priority.  He and his council team took action and now Colwood residents are seeing the results. Doug's 2022 commitment to retain, support and attract healthcare personnel has been translated into one of the most innovative municipal healthcare initiatives in British Columbia. Since Colwood’s city-run clinic opened in January 2025, nearly 2,000 residents who didn’t previously have a family doctor are now receiving care, and with the addition of two more doctors, the clinic will soon be able to provide care for 3,750 members of this growing community.

This is leadership that delivers. While many communities continue to face severe primary care shortages, Colwood has taken direct and practical action. The clinic’s success shows that Mayor Kobayashi understood the urgency of the problem and helped advance a solution that is already making a difference.

The growing demand for the clinic is proof that the initiative was needed. Colwood’s next challenge is to build on that success, expand capacity and continue attracting healthcare professionals. Thanks to Mayor Kobayashi’s leadership, the city is well-positioned to do exactly that.

If the future really matters to you and your family, get out and VOTE! Only a quarter of Colwood’s eligible voters voted in the last civic election.

Visit the City of Colwood’s website for detailed election information.

Be Sure to Have Your Say.