Our Values

Build Our Local Economy with Care for the Environment

• Prioritize public investment that stimulates sustainable local businesses and keeps our money here in Nanaimo
• Support individuals, communities, and businesses to thrive within a Doughnut Economy
• Build infrastructure that connects people and places while reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Affordable, Convenient, and Resilient Communities

• Promote building homes where daily necessities are within walking distance
• Encourage local businesses and amenities within residential neighbourhoods
• Make active and public transportation options safe, reliable, and accessible for people of all ages and abilities
• Require buildings and public green spaces to stand up to climate change and other disasters
• Increase tree canopy and permeable infrastructure to keep neighbourhoods cool and conserve water

Equitable Health, Safety, and Food

• Make social support programs accessible everywhere, not just in certain neighbourhoods
• Support local food producers and distributers
• Seek innovative solutions to increase access to primary and urgent care, and mental health and addiction services
• Create equitable access to public parks, community centres, and community gardens for all neighbourhoods

Build Trust Through Transparency and Reliability

• Facilitate public participation in budgeting and then follow up on outcomes
• Improve communication and cooperation with other levels of government and First Nations
• Support municipal autonomy to shape land use to protect the health of people and the environment
• Increase permitting review capacity to ensure standards are met while reducing wait times
• Update environmental standards to modern best practices