Wendy has championed food security throughout her time on council, supporting adoption of the Food Policy Council and the first ever Food Systems chapter in the Official Community Plan.
- In Wendy’s first term, Council unanimously adopted Wendy’s Urban Agriculture resolution which lead to allowance of hen keeping, beekeeping, and market stands in all areas of Courtenay. More and more market stands are popping up throughout the city.
- She supports community gardens expansion, incorporating food garden spaces and fruit trees into multi-residential developments, boulevard food growing, local food production, protecting food sovereignty, and expansion of pollinator meadows.
- She has advocated for protection and maintenance of the heritage orchard at McPhee Meadows park.
