Councillor

Served District of Sparwood as an elected councillor 2022-2026.

Incumbent city councillor, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 (2,193 votes). Seeking a third term.

Declared candidate, September 2026. Background will be added when candidate information is published.

Elected union member at large equity worker for BCGEU. Volunteered for a diverse list of political candidates. Volunteered for bread of life, salvation army. Coordinator for charity effort Pumpkin Pickup. Work 3 jobs.

Council 2011-2014

Declared candidate, September 2026. Background will be added when candidate information is published.

Michael Moore is a longtime community builder, technology professional, educator, and founder of the Alberni Valley Makerspace. With more than 20 years of experience in software development, IT systems, project management, and large-scale technology operations, Michael has worked on projects ranging from local workforce development to managing network operations for DEFCON, one of the world’s largest cybersecurity conferences. In Port Alberni, he has focused on building the Makerspace into a hub for skills training, sustainable manufacturing, recycling, entrepreneurship, and community innovation, while also teaching sustainable innovation and manufacturing through North Island College. Michael has served as a director with the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce and has worked closely with local governments, businesses, non-profits, First Nations, educational institutions, and employment organizations to develop programs and create new opportunities in the Alberni Valley.

Declared candidate, September 2026. Background will be added when candidate information is published.

I was first elected to Port Alberni City Council in a November 2001 by-election and was re-elected through five consecutive elections. After a four-year absence, I returned to Council in 2018 and was re-elected in 2022. I have served more than 20 years as an elected local government official. During my years in public office, I have had the opportunity to represent Port Alberni at the local, regional and provincial levels. I have served as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Alberni Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD), Vice-Chair of the Regional Hospital District, First Vice-President and Interim Chair of the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC), and a member of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Board. In December 2011, I was appointed by UBCM to a three-year term on the Provincial RCMP Contract Management Committee. I have served on numerous boards and committees involving policing , fire department and protective services, 911 Board, health capital planning, economic development, reconciliation, homelessness, the Vancouver Island Film Commission, Island Coastal Economic Trust, the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce, Continuing Care Socieities, Port Alberni Hostel, Emergency Planning, Transportation Committee, Chair of the Accessibility Committee, Rainbow Gardens and many other community and regional services. I also represent Port Alberni on the Municipal Finance Authority of BC. I was honoured to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of my community leadership and service. I have also been recognized by UBCM for more than 20 years of service in elected local government. Other community recognition has included the Port Alberni Women’s Resource Centre Woman of Distinction Award and a Lifetime Award from Portal Players Dramatic Society.