Deb Kozak

Councillor Deb Kozak (left) talks with City of Nelson public works boss Karen MacDonald (right) at the skatepark open house at Rosemont Elementary late last month.

Sayings, slogans and Nelson City Hall

I’ve heard the passionate reasons from skaters and park lovers about the pros and cons of this site.

Councillor Deb Kozak (left) talks with City of Nelson public works boss Karen MacDonald (right) at the skatepark open house at Rosemont Elementary late last month.
City council is asking residents to provide input on water meters at its December 17 meeting at City Hall.

What to do with water in Nelson?

I’m sitting in Vancouver airport waiting for a flight home. It has been a challenge with the weather in the Kootenays.

City council is asking residents to provide input on water meters at its December 17 meeting at City Hall.

Continuing the conversation in Nelson

I’d like to continue that theme and share with you a few of the conversations I’ve been having in my recent travels.

Governing through dialogue

I’ve been thinking a lot about conversations lately, especially in light of the heated council meeting

Spring a busy time for Nelson council

I’m coming to the end of the long weekend as I write this and it’s been a good one, full of activities in and out of Nelson.

Snow removal is a huge line item in the city budget. One that council is taking a closer look at.

Have your say on Nelson’s budget

Whenever I’m in another city, I like to learn about what the council of the day is doing.

Snow removal is a huge line item in the city budget. One that council is taking a closer look at.
Students showed impressive public speaking skills earlier this month at the L.V. Rogers debate event.

What I learned at high school

A couple of Saturdays ago, I awoke to a beautiful sunny day and the prospect of spending most of that day indoors

Students showed impressive public speaking skills earlier this month at the L.V. Rogers debate event.

Pace remains high at City Hall

The Kootenay Outdoor Skate Park Society received an early gift when council chose to support park with a recreation grant from the province.

Setting the stage for next term

I received a phone call the other day from local author Frances Welwood who invited me to her book launch at Touchstones on October 27.

Rivers and Renegotiation

Who would have dreamt that we’d all be enjoying the dog days of summer in September? These last couple of weeks have been a surprise for the region with everyone outside enjoying fall fairs, conferences and just being in and around the water.

Lots to do before term ends

With the clock ticking as we approach the upcoming fall election, council got to work to set its strategic priorities for these last few months.

Councillor Deb Kozak (left) with Gus Whalen Jr. (middle) of the Warren Featherbone Company

Food for thought and inspiration

I’ve attended a few community events in the last few weeks that have inspired me and have highlighted the diverse talent and deep resourcefulness of our community.

Councillor Deb Kozak (left) with Gus Whalen Jr. (middle) of the Warren Featherbone Company

Great news on recreation front

On February 24, Recreation Commission No. 5 gave the green light to…

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