“Nelson is one of the most beautiful, vibrant cities in the world. Let’s keep it that way.”

 

Bernard Downey has been actively involved in the community since he moved to Nelson almost 30 years ago. As a teacher at Nelson College he has taught thousands of young people. This has contributed to an appreciation and understanding of the issues affecting our community and the changes locals would like to see. 

 

He has extensive financial expertise as well as practical experience to bring to the council table.

Bernard is serving his third term as Chairman of the Nelson YMCA . The YMCA in Nelson has over 50 employees and a payroll in excess of a million dollars.

 

Affordable rates are the key issue facing the Nelson community. 

We are in the midst of a recession and Bernard wants to see council spending restrained to reduce budget deficits and curtail rate increases. This can be achieved by ensuring that council focuses on core activities, and limiting spending in accordance with tighter budget constraints.

 

As a city with so many positives, Bernard believes it’s vital that Nelson thrives and progresses in a way that enhances the environment and protects our unique waterfront. He is passionate about preserving our city’s assets and helping small businesses and local ventures flourish to create jobs and prosperity in the community.

 A little about Bernard:

 -current chairman of the Nelson YMCA

-economics and business studies teacher for 30 years

successes in the last 5 years include:

 received study award for analysis of ethical businesses ($17,500),

tutored students to 1st place in Reserve Bank Monetary Policy competition (prize of $2500 to Nelson College),

tutored students to 1st place in small business game ( prizes to the value of $1000),

tutored students to 1st place in business plan competition ($1000 prize to Nelson Hospice),

assisted in establishing Y-Kids Early Education in Nelson

 

-Experience in tourism and property management 

-Awareness of progressive economic and social trends

-Advocate for the environment 

 

A little about Bernard:

 

-Current chairman of the Nelson YMCA

-Economics and business studies teacher for 30 years

-Experience in tourism and property management 

-Expertise in progressive economic and social trends

-Advocate for the environment 

 

To discuss issues that are important to you, feel free to contact Bernard via email or phone. bernard.downey@gmail.com   0275450452 

 

 

            

 

Top 5 Issues

1. protect the environment
2. affordable rates
3. proper budgets to limit spending
4. prioritise projects to focus spending
5. job creation

Personal Profile

http://bernarddowney.blogspot.com/