Joe Figel
Candidate for Councillor
Who they are
Joe Figel holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge and a Financial Management Diploma from SAIT, and has more than a decade of corporate management experience. He works in two family businesses, in real estate and marketing, and is a director of the Brechin Hill Community Association. He took part in opposing the City's use of an Alternative Approval Process to borrow money.[REAL Nanaimo] (opens in a new tab)
- REAL Nanaimo
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- realnanaimo.ca/joe-figel (opens in a new tab)
What they say they want to do
Housing
“Housing & Economic Growth That Reflect Community Needs —Supporting attainable housing and functional commercial development for working families, blue-collar workers, and local employers, while reducing unnecessary barriers that delay projects and increase costs”
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Taxes and spending
“Fiscal Responsibility & Efficient City Operations —Bringing prudence, accountability, and efficiency to city operations and public projects so taxpayers receive real value for their money.”
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Economy and business
“Reducing Red Tape & Streamlining Permitting —Improving development and building permit processes so Nanaimo can deliver the type of residential and commercial projects that residents, families, and local businesses actually want and need.”
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Accountable government
“Review of External Policy Frameworks —Re-evaluating initiatives such as the doughnut economic model to ensure city operations reflect the real priorities and values of the Nanaimo community.”
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Growth and infrastructure
“Reducing Red Tape & Streamlining Permitting —Improving development and building permit processes so Nanaimo can deliver the type of residential and commercial projects that residents, families, and local businesses actually want and need.”
REAL Nanaimo: Joe Figel — Candidate for Nanaimo City Council (opens in a new tab)
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