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.
NELSON – BC New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that people in the Kootenays will benefit from provincial funding for community safety projects led by local organizations. “The projects that are being supported through these grants here in the Kootenays and across the province …
The Province has named the new Kootenay Lake vessel the MV Kokanee Ferry, honouring the iconic landlocked salmon native to Kootenay Lake and reflecting the region’s natural heritage. The new vessel will replace the aging MV Balfour and operate …
NAKUSP– BC New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says that people who use off-road vehicle trails in the Kootenays will see improvements thanks to funding for Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders Association. “Snowmobiling and off-roading are great pastimes here in the Kootenays, …
TRAIL – BC NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that Interior Health will be able to connect more people to family doctors and get families the care they need thanks to the BC NDP government’s successful U.S. trained …
TRAIL– New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette say that people in the Kootenays will benefit from projects that will advance public safety, help prevent violence and promote healing. “Rural people look out for each other and need systems …
