Meg Fyfe Watkins

“I want to ensure that we have a proper vision for Nanaimo as we grow from a small city into a larger one, as we’ve now crossed the 100,000 population mark in the city. This means working to ensure that we are providing pathways to affordable and attainable housing for those who need it, which includes diverse-housing and mixed income developments, and increasing density mindfully in areas where it makes sense.”

“Intentional Vision: As we grow from a small city into a larger one, we need to ensure that our city remains affordable, accessible, and liveable. This means being intentional about developing a vision that incorporates sustainability, affordability, and functionality not just for today's needs, but for what we anticipate our needs will be 10, 20, and even 50+ years into the future.”

“Public Safety: I plan to pursue evidence-based solutions that create a safer downtown, while at the same time providing upstream supports for people who are struggling so we can provide help before those struggles turn into crises and become unmanageable. True change comes from meeting a situation and the people involved exactly where they are, and working together to find lasting solutions that benefit everyone.”

“If elected to City Council, I will support policies that: remove barriers for people to access local food; advocate for bringing more primary care providers to Nanaimo; balance economic growth with environmental stewardship; and support truly accessible services that meet people where they are.”

“Balancing community wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and economic growth is one of my highest priorities. Building my own small business (Kind Society Yoga Collective) in downtown Nanaimo has given me firsthand experience with the challenges local entrepreneurs face, especially in creating a business that is both financially sustainable and socially valuable.”

“Balancing community wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and economic growth is one of my highest priorities. Building my own small business (Kind Society Yoga Collective) in downtown Nanaimo has given me firsthand experience with the challenges local entrepreneurs face, especially in creating a business that is both financially sustainable and socially valuable.”

“At the same time, we need to support infrastructure that will allow our population to grow while minimizing the impacts on traffic and congestion. For me this means anticipating our traffic needs well into the future, investing in transit to make it a more accessible and feasible option for everyone, and building roads and paths that people who commute by bike can use to safely and efficiently get around in the city.”

“Community Empowerment: I want to create a city where not only is it easy for the average citizen to make their voice heard, but where engaging with local government feels accessible, supportive, and worthwhile. Your voice matters, and I want it to be easier for you to speak up on the issues you care about.”

“Public Safety: I plan to pursue evidence-based solutions that create a safer downtown, while at the same time providing upstream supports for people who are struggling so we can provide help before those struggles turn into crises and become unmanageable. True change comes from meeting a situation and the people involved exactly where they are, and working together to find lasting solutions that benefit everyone.”

“If elected to City Council, I will support policies that: remove barriers for people to access local food; advocate for bringing more primary care providers to Nanaimo; balance economic growth with environmental stewardship; and support truly accessible services that meet people where they are.”

“As Nanaimo grows and density increases, I want to ensure that growth is managed mindfully and sustainably.”