Nelson

I have lived in the Kootenay Lake area since 1974, settling in Procter for 42 years. We bought a house in Nelson in 2019. My employment was in education and management in community forestry and social services. I was elected to the RDCK for 14 years.

I’m a passionate community advocate. I’ve served 3 terms on council: 1999, 2014 and 2018 when I also served on the RDCK Board. Elected Mayor in 2022. I have many years of governance and leadership experience both at the municipal and provincial level

Devon Caron is Operations Manager at The Civic Theatre and a director on the Nelson Police Board. Former president of the Nelson and District Arts Council, he holds a Peace and Justice Studies diploma from Selkirk College.

I have lived and worked in the Nelson area since 1994. I have been employed as an electrician,teacher at Selkirk College and started a small cafe. I’ve co-parented two children. Together we have enjoyed our beautiful city.

I’m a nonprofit coordinator and community advocate. I was born and raised in Nelson and returned home in 2020. My work focuses on food security, housing, community resilience and ensuring everyone can participate meaningfully in community life.

As a mom, business owner and event producer, I bring practical experience, ask hard questions, support local business, and value transparency and accountability. I care about our community’s future.

I grew up farming near Torrington, Alberta, raising cattle and growing grain. On a farm you don't get to have opinions about the weather, you just live with whatever year you're handed. Farmers were talking about changing seasons long before it becam

Computer mapping (geographic information system – GIS) expert with 30 years experience in the Kootenays (including over 20 years at Selkirk College) Project Management Professional Experience on Selkirk College, CMI and KAST boards

My family moved to Nelson in 2012 after falling in love with the natural beauty and small town charm on our annual "Discover BC" vacation. We now live in a multigenerational home with a large garden that brings me joy and abundant healthy food.

I am a Nelson mom, business owner and community volunteer. Since moving here in 2016, I have supported local families, arts and community organizations, and am running for Council with a focus on thoughtful, practical, family-focused public service.

I moved to Nelson from Argenta in 1995. Since then I have worked for as a wildland firefighter, a Constituency Assistant to the local MLA, and founded the Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club on Baker St.

I was raised in Nelson and it has made me who I am - a patron of the arts, a practical environmentalist, and a willing volunteer. My goal is to pair these values with my deep economic experience. Full Profile: https://www.facebook.com/martin4nelson

I'm drawn to the natural beauty and vibrant arts and culture of Nelson. I'm motivated by a spirit of service and a growth mindset, focused on building community wellbeing, creating opportunities for connection, and reducing barriers to education.

I have called Nelson home since 1981. It is where my wife Tina and I raised our family. It is also where I built my career as a first responder and volunteered my time including The Nelson Rotary Club & and Nelson Leafs Hockey Society.

Born and raised in the Kootenays, Jesse is a husband, father and holds a Master’s in Sustainable Environmental Management. He has over 15 years experience in frontline community development and management and has spent the last two terms on Council.