Brittny's Community Office433 Josephine St., Nelson, V1L 1W4250-354-5944
About Brittny
Brittny Anderson was first elected as the MLA for Nelson-Creston (now called Kootenay Central) in 2020.
Brittny was appointed the Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities in November 2024. She previously served as the Premier’s Special Advisor on Youth, and as Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism.
She grew up in the Kootenays and lived around the world before settling back home. She started her studies at Selkirk College, has a bachelor’s degree in international relations from UBC Okanagan and a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy from the Central European University in Budapest. She was elected to Nelson City Council in 2018 and served on the board of Regional District of Central Kootenay.
Professionally, Brittny has worked for regional government in environmental services, focused on resource recovery and water systems. Prior to being elected to City Council, she co-founded The Cannabis Conservancy which provides environmental certification in the emerging industry. She led project management for the development of Sun and Earth Certified. The regenerative certification builds upon the principles of organic agriculture, focusing on soil health, onsite nutrient fertility, empowering workers, and fostering community engagement.
She loves spending time with her family and friends in the mountains.
BALFOUR- NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that more families will benefit from $10-a-day child care spaces and funding for new child care centres. “Having access to child care is a game-changer for parents, and an economic development for …
NELSON – BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that funding announced this week will strengthen the work of local volunteer and composite fire departments to help keep people safer in emergencies. “Volunteer firefighters have a huge impact on our communities, and I’m glad that …
CRESTON – BC NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says people living in Creston will have better access to essential community services, thanks to funding for capital projects that help not-for-profit organizations improve and expand their facilities and programs. “Valley Community Services …
NAKUSP– BC New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that funding for forestry projects in the Kootenays will benefit the community by reducing wildfire risk and increasing fibre supply, helping our forestry industry, and supporting good-paying forestry jobs in the …
NELSON – BC NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says the cities of Nelson and Creston will be more resilient to climate change, with provincial funding that will better prepare the communities to withstand emergencies. “People here in the Kootenays know the threat …
