Vote Jackie Bolen for Nanaimo City Council 2026

Global warming and food security are the most pressing issues of our time, and I will vote on all matters in light of these things. If we don’t have healthy land, water, and air, we essentially have nothing.

Get out and vote on October 17, 2026. Jackie Bolen for Nanaimo City Council.

I will always vote AGAINST…

I will always vote FOR…

    • The urban forest canopy
    • Protecting natural landscapes, especially the few remaining Garry Oak ecosystems like Harewood Plains
    • Green infrastructure and green buildings
    • Renewable energy
    • More robust bylaws related to the environment (for example, related to invasive species and tree removal)
    • Projects that reduce Nanaimo’s carbon footprint
    • Things that can ensure food security and fair food prices for all of Nanaimo’s residents
    • Things that fall within Nanaimo’s “Doughnut Economics Framework”

    I will support…

    • Organizations like NALT, Broombusters, Surfrider, Nanaimo Climate Action Hub, and others, who are taking action on environmental issues
    • An expansion of the residential tree program
    • Organizations like Nanaimo Foodshare, Loaves and Fishes, community gardens, food forests and others who are taking action to increase food security
    • Local farmers and farmers’ markets

    In matters not directly related to food security or the environment, I will vote for the fiscally responsible option.

    About Jackie Bolen for Nanaimo City Council 2026

    I’ve lived in Nanaimo for a couple of years now, having moved from the Lower Mainland. I’m a former teacher, and now make my living as an author, digital creator and consultant.

    I’ve been involved with and held various leadership positions in environmental organizations, community gardens, stratas, and sports organizations in Nanaimo and other places I’ve lived for many years.

    I care most about the environment and food security, and I want to leave our world in good shape for future generations. Attending the Cable Bay hearings is what motivated me to run for council. There was so much opposition, and yet the proposal seems to still be on the table.

    Consider me your choice for the environment, not just on things related to Cable Bay, but on all environmental and food security issues.

    I’m also a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community.