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MARCH 2015 THE WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY VOL. 32, NO.1 well-developed residential area with zoning, building, plumbing, and other regulations, and bylaws enacted. In 1927, again as Councillor, he was Chairman of Transportation and Health, serving a second term as member of the Cemetery Board, and is credited with naming the Capilano View Cemetery. He won a seat on the School Board the following year Joe Leyland took a great interest in commimity sports and recreation. He was a charter member of the West Vancouver Regatta, Director of the Children's Memorial Park Playgrounds, and an honorary member of the Hollyburn Pacific Ski Club. Joe was also an early advocate of parks. One of his dreams was to see Hollyburn Ridge become a provincial park and Garibaldi a national park. Both eventually became provincial parks. In 1929 he ran for the position of reeve of West Vancouver, but was defeated by Valient Vivian Vmson. In 1930 he ran again, this time defeating Vinson and assuming the position he would hold for eleven years -- three years by elections and eight by acclamation. Notable events presided over by Joe Leyland during his first term as reeve included the official opening of the Capilano Bridge on May 3, 1930 at which Premier S.F. Tommie and his wife were present, and the first May Day celebration which was held on May 24, 1930. was unwavering in his efforts to attract increasing numbers of tourists to British Columbia. In 1932 he presided over the start of negotiations with British Pacific Properties Ltd. for the development of the British Properties, the development of the Capilano Golf Club, and the construction of a new bridge at the First Narrows crossing. The Lions Gate Bridge was officially opened to traffic by Reeve Leyland and Vancouver Mayor G. Miller on November 12, 1938. In 1936, under Leyland's administration, the Municipality established its Coat of Arms, built a brand new Post Office and inaugurated house to house mail delivery. The first letter delivered was from the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce to the Municipal Hall. 1939. In October 1939, West Vancouver Council recognized Leyland's many achievements during his long term of office by designating a parcel of land on the slopes of Sentinel Hill as Leyland Park. In 1940 Leyland stepped down after eleven terms as Reeve of West Vancouver. His dedication to public service continued in his private life. He served as Executive Director for B.C. in eight National War Service campaigns, and on the executive of various social agencies in the 1940s. In 1962 he acted as Chairman of West Vancouver's Fiftieth Anniversary Committee. Joseph Leyland died on September 25, In 1939 Leyland was honoured to be elected President of the Union of B.C. Municipalities, after serving on their executive since 1932 -- a noteworthy achievement for the reeve of such a small community. In this capacity he represented the Municipalities of B.C. at the official reception and banquet held at Hotel Vancouver in honour of the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Vancouver on May 29, 1969 at the age of 81. His wife Margaretta died in 1973. In 1931, Joe Leyland became a Director of the forerunner to the British Columbia Automobile Association, becoming President in 1932, and remaining a Director until 1944. He 136.WVA.LEY Signing the First Narrows Bridge Agreement In Council Chambers, May 1934. seated from left: J. Duncan, L. Garthorne, W. Dickinson, J. Anderson, Reeve J. Leyland, W. Herrin, R. Fiddes, J. Edgar. R. Stockton and G. Robson are standing. Leonard Frank Photos 5