Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Silas White settled Gibsons 22 years ago after spending time in Vancouver and Toronto to attend university, build a business and start an indie-rock band. Silas has a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Victoria, a bachelor’s degree in English literature from UBC, and International Association of Public Participation training.

He has served as mayor since 2022, after one term on council and three as a Sunshine Coast school trustee, including six years as Board Chair. Silas has also worked as a local government consultant in housing, economic development, public engagement and Indigenous relations; a contract negotiator for the provincial government; and a book publisher and editor for leading Canadian publishers.

Silas has master’s degree–level training and experience in public sector leadership, financial management, economics, administrative law, accounting, strategic planning, statistics and public policy. He has been a strong supporter of Gibsons Elementary School, the Sunshine Coast Museum, the Gibsons & District Public Library, the Gibsons Public Market, Sunshine Coast Community Services’ “Building Together” women’s housing project, St. Bart’s Food Bank and local arts organizations. He lives in the Town of Gibsons where he has raised his daughters Simone and Eloise.