Councillor Rod Binder

Councillor Binder

Rod Binder has lived in Delta since 1990 with his wife, where they raised their two, now adult children. He completed BCIT certifications for broadcasting communications and business management.

Professionally over the last 30 years he has been senior manager and account executive for a print marketing company, creating, growing and managing promotional programs for fortune 500 companies in North America.

He has extensive experience as a Director on various corporate and non-profit boards including; for profit business acquisition, non-profit education development in Africa, and local community organizations in Delta.

Over the last 10 years:

  • appointed by Mayor and Council to the North Delta Area Planning Committee
  • selected as Commissioner for Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture
  • served as Chair and Treasurer for the Delta Police Foundation
  • served as Vice President Board of Directors for Deltassist
  • led the team to establish the Deltassist Foundation

Rod’s experience in business, civic planning committees, executive boards and volunteering has equipped him to now serve as a Councillor for Delta. He cares deeply about social services and support for low-income citizens, mental health, domestic and racial abuse, anti-bullying and seniors housing and care. He believes Delta can provide and expand services and care for our residents working with all levels of government.

In addition, tackle the challenges of housing by reducing red-tape and costs for developers working inside our current approved zoning and community plans. To support land owners who propose creative solutions for housing. This includes below market and rental options. Density in the right place, development of Scott Road and support local businesses to grow and provide jobs for our residence.

To maintain our current recreational facilities both structures and playing fields and partner with school boards assets to improve all of Delta's recreational landscape.

Municipal appointments
  • Boys & Girl Club of South Coast BC, Council Liaison
  • City of Delta Sports and Culture Councils, Indoor Sport User Groups Liaison
  • Delta Child and Youth Committee, Member
  • Fraser Valley Regional Library Board, Director
  • Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, Alternate
  • North Delta Business Association, Council Liaison
Telephone
778-956-0632