I am determined
"I am determined to be part of a government that works for us. We are different here in the Koots and we want location specific solutions to the issues of our times.
I know we can do this together. Reach out. Join my campaign.”
MY PRIORITIES
AFFORDABILITY
Nicole will address the cost of living by fighting for affordable housing and a Guaranteed Livable Income, to support farmers, youth, seniors, small businesses, and the 50% of us struggling to afford the basics each month.
Healthcare
Nicole will work to expand access to health and transit. She will champion community health centres so everyone can get the care they need and have transportation to get there and home again.
Forest & Water
Nicole will fight for forestry reform and watershed protection.
She believes in investing in sustainable forestry, increasing local jobs, and in steady funding for community resilience.
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Making an Impact
With over 15 years of advocacy experience, Nicole has made a positive impact in the Kootenays by:
Securing a moratorium on clearcut logging in Ymir
Establishing the BC Watershed Security Fund
Advancing local food security
Championing proportional representation with Fair Vote Canada
Supporting independent learning in education
GET TO KNOW NICOLE
For over 20 years, Nicole has lived and raised her family just outside Nelson in rural Blewett. She has been a small business owner and an active volunteer serving our community.
Nicole is motivated to serve the people of Kootenay Central with integrity and accountability. She is frustrated by the lack of representation offered by the BC NDP for the last five decades in this riding. Like her predecessors, our current MLA is forced to listen to and follow corporate political interests, rather than representing what we value here in the Kootenays.
Holding a degree in Economics, Nicole has a decade of experience working in politics and has served the people of Kootenay Central in many leadership roles including as:
- Nelson City Councillor (Nicole received over 75% of the vote and the highest youth turnout on record.)
- Executive Director for the West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative
- Finance Officer for Elections Canada
- Chair of the Nelson Waldorf Community School Association
- Interim Executive Director of West Kootenay Eco-Society
She is a proud mom, dancer, singer and an active member of the community also serving as:
- Tour Operator
- Advisory Planning Commissioner for the Regional District of Central Kootenay
- Driver for Kootenay Seniors Society
