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.
NAKUSP – BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people in the Kootenays will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip local governments to reduce the risk of disasters. “People in the Kootenays know that …
CRAWFORD BAY – BC NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says that people in Crawford Bay will benefit from funding that will help mitigate climate change and strengthen the community’s resilience. “While a small minority in our province continue to question the urgency …
NELSON – BC NDP MLAs Katrine Conroy and Brittny Anderson say that grants for local not-for-profit organizations will support sports organizations so that people can stay active and healthy in the Kootenays. “Sports are an important part of so many …
NELSON – BC NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says people will have more options for walking, biking, and rolling as protected bike lanes and new sidewalks are being added to the Nelson Bridge. “Championing active transportation in Nelson and across our …
NELSON –New Democrat MLAS Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say that people in the Kootenays will benefit from projects that will advance public safety, help prevent violence, and promote healing. “By helping more people to recover and heal from trauma and …
