NANAIMO COUNCIL
Brunie Brunie
The news has dupped me the “underdog politition” I have ran for M.P., M.L.A. and councillor as an Independant in my quest for Green sustainability and survival. Grow food BIGTIME and cultivate Cannabis Hemp for ALL our paper needs creating many jobs health an wealth. Affordable real home projects giving a real stake in the community AND SKATEBOARD NANAIMO a green tourist destination
Gord Fuller*, 60, human services gordonfuller. blogspot.com/ p/about-me.html Top three issues:
Social Planning Planning/Development Fiscal Management
One big idea:
Too often we look for the “BIG” ideas without looking within and enhancing and building on what is already there.
Ben Geselbracht, 37, business owner and clinical counsellor bengeselbracht.ca Top three issues:
• Restoring a wellfunctioning local government that is accountable, inclusive and builds strong relationships with the community. • Action to improve the homelessness and housing affordability crisis • Improving the city’s capacity to provide effective public transportation, recycling services and economic development
One big idea:
A “big idea” I have for our community is for us to be the first city to achieve diverting 90% of our waste from landfill. Our regional district has already committed to this target through means that do not include incineration. With the right policies in place, community participation and some changes to our infrastructure we can achieve this. Why not create opportunity by being a world leader in something we must eventually do anyway?
Pelé Gouda, 24, nightclub bartender pelegouda.com Top three issues:
If I absolutely must narrow it down to three issues: Housing & homelessness, the environment, and cost of living.
One big idea:
A new progressive surtax for the most expensive properties could help deflate housing and rental markets, as well as help Nanaimo bolster services, and increase affordability for the vast majority of citizens. It may seem like a big move, but it is achievable according to my reading of the charter and understanding of municipal power. The tax could be brought in gradually, but once fully implemented would look something like this: .5% for properties valued over $1.3 million, scaling through brackets to 2% for properties valued over $4 million.
Erin Hemmens, 40, coroner hemmens2018.ca Top three issues:
1. Engage residents in a transparent, respectful and meaningful way. We need to listen to citizen feedback and not use an open house as a tick box for saying we’ve done our job. 2. Develop focused short and long-term strategies to address housing accessibility in partnership with Regional, Provincial and Federal stakeholders 3. Ensure that Nanaimo is open for business with competitive taxes, streamlined procedures and a community spirit that attracts new employers, employees and residents
One big idea:
Strong, steady, solid leadership. Nothing fancy. Hard work. Decision making which reflects and values citizen input.
Jerry Hong*, 43, owner of the Queen’s jerryhong.ca Top three issues:
Keeping Nanaimo open for Business, Strong Fisical Management and Health and Recreation.
One big idea:
I hope to get 1 Port Drive in the downtown core ready for development.
Peter Kent**, 61, city councillor and stuntman peterhkent.com Top three issues:
#1: Good Governance & Teamwork: This is the foundation of everything. #2: Social Issues: Homelessness, Mental Health & Addictions, Affordable Housing, & advocating for our First Responders & Healthcare workers who help keep our community safe and healthy in these environments. #3: Economic Development
One big idea:
As someone who’s background lies in the film, I’d help drive Economic development by expanding relations with INFILM to push film, television and studio space to Nanaimo. For over 15 years we have had no Film Commission per se. Nanaimo falls under the jurisdiction of the North Island Film Commission, run by Joan Miller who does an amazing job, however city council of the past term haven’t been supportive of this lucrative, green industry. I would like to create and fund an INFILM liaison in Nanaimo to help further attract the billions of film industry dollars that trickle down into the community.
Rae Kornberger facebook.com/elect kornbergerrae2018