Jackie Bolen

“Housing is a basic human right. I want to expand the Heart and Hearth programs to offer more shelter beds (and longer-term options).”

“I hope to keep property tax increases lower than the rate of inflation during my time in office. I will never vote for raises for city employees (including the Mayor/council) above the rate of inflation.”

“I support the hiring of additional community safety officers to help combat crime, especially in the downtown area.”

“Access to health care is a basic human right. I want to partner with the provincial government to build more community health centers, as well as support existing health clinics to recruit more doctors and nurse practititioners.”

“This is the most pressing issue of our time and I vote on all matters in light of this. If we don't have healthy land, air, and water, we essentially have nothing. I will always vote against the rezoning of agricultural land for other uses (Cable Bay, Rock City Wetlands).”

“Having worked in the film industry in Vancouver for many years, I know firsthand the number of jobs this industry can create. I will work to attract productions to Nanaimo.”

“I support the hiring of additional community safety officers to help combat crime, especially in the downtown area.”

“Enough good, healthy food to eat is a basic human right. I will support community gardens, food forests, farmer's markets, local farmers, Loaves and Fishes and anything that makes it easier for residents to grow or raise their own food. I will also support anything that reduces food prices, including partnering with the provincial and federal governments in this matter.”

“I will always vote against data centers in Nanaimo, with no exceptions, ever.”