Herb Collins is a 4th-generation, born-and-raised Vancouver Islander. For over 30 years, he has lived in the City of Victoria and is very passionate about the state of our Island home. Now, he’s asking Victoria for the chance to represent them, protect them, and help grow our Island home.
Every conversation starts the same way: what’s not working in your neighbourhood, and what would make it better?
Herb was raised on Vancouver Island, in Duncan, where the Cowichan Valley taught him that a community is only as strong as the people willing to do the unglamourous work of showing up for it.
That started earlier than most. At the beginning of grade 9, his classmates elected him Secretary of the student council — his first experience turning other people’s concerns into agendas, minutes, and follow-through. It wasn’t a glamourous job, but it taught him a habit he’s carried ever since: listen first, write it down, and make sure it actually gets done.
Herb later put down roots in Victoria, where he’s spent years working alongside small business owners and local volunteers. He’s watched the city grow, felt the growing pains around housing and transportation firsthand, and decided the best way to help fix them was to run for council himself.
He’s running in 2026 because he believes Victoria’s next chapter should be written by people who are willing to knock on doors, ask hard questions, and stick around for the answer. Herb Collins is a leader that will listen with positive innovative ideas.
His first elected role—and the start of a lifelong habit of listening closely and following through.
Formative years shaped by Island life — small-town accountability, and a deep tie to the coast.
Working alongside local business owners on the issues residents actually face, and showing up to volunteer at animal shelters. Your community advocate for wildlife and domestic animal welfare.
Bringing the same door-knocking, note-taking approach to City Hall while meeting deadlines on time.
Speed up approval times for missing-middle housing — duplexes, laneway homes, and small low-rise buildings — so Victoria renters, young families, and seniors have real options between a basement suite and a million-dollar house.
Safer crossings, better-lit sidewalks, and bike routes that actually connect neighbourhoods to downtown — paired with a transit schedule people can plan their day around.
Cut the red tape that slows down small businesses, and pair enforcement with real outreach and support so downtown feels safe and welcoming, day and night.
Defend the urban forest and shoreline, invest in storm-proofing neighbourhoods against flooding, and keep parks free, open, and well maintained for the next generation.
Publish budgets in plain language, hold neighbourhood town halls annually, and make sure residents can see exactly where every dollar goes.
Knock on doors, make calls, put up some signs, or help out at events. Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll follow up.
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Questions, concerns, or an issue you want raised at the door — every message goes straight to the campaign team.
voteforherbcollins@gmail.com
