Committed to Action - Driven by Community
I'm asking for your support to continue serving our city for another term.
I first ran for council because our growing city needed leadership that listens to the community and gets things done. Since then, I've worked hard to deliver real results and make Nanaimo a better place to live, for everyone. There's more to do. We need to keep pushing on homelessness, health care, the cost of living and preparing for a changing climate, and reach our full potential as the heart of Vancouver Island.
I'm running again with a proven record of taking action, so we can protect what we love, make life more affordable and build a strong, vibrant Nanaimo where everyone can thrive. I'd be honoured to have you vote on October 17.
My Platform
Making housing and everyday life more affordable
Reducing homelessness, improving health care access, and
keeping neighborhoods safe
Building a stronger, more vibrant local economy
Protecting nature and preparing Nanaimo for a changing climate
Delivering accountable and effective local government
About Ben
I was raised in Nanaimo. I am a father of two small children, a former small business owner, a co-founder of a worker-owned tree service cooperative, and a two-term Nanaimo City Councillor. My educational background is a B.Sc. in Biology and an M.A. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with work experience across the non-profit, government and private sectors.
As a city councillor, I have a strong record of getting important things done; from affordable housing to waste reduction. This term I served as President of the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities, pressing the province on regional issues like better access to health care, protecting our drinking water and an improved disaster response.
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