Bio John Dooley
- Born in Ireland (1947)

- Educated as a tradesman
- Emigrated to Canada (1967)
- Became a Canadian citizen (1975)
- Has been in Nelson for 33 years
- Married to wife Pat for 30 years
- Has 3 children: Erin (Peter), Shelagh and Sean
- Self-employed since 1975
- Hobbies: Golf, skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking and the outdoors
John is an initiator: Kootenay Avalanche hockey, Side Kicks Soccer School, Nelson entry into Communities in Bloom, Coordinator, Relay for Life (Nelson).

John is a long time community volunteer:
Examples of volunteer organizations:
- Member, Rotary International
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Organizer, Friends of the Family
- Director, Ernie Gare Scholarship Society
- Coach, Minor Hockey and Soccer
- Coordinator, Kinsmen’s Mothers’ March
- Volunteer, Capitol Theater Restoration Society
Appointments and elections:
- SIDIT (Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust)
- RDCK (Regional District of Central Kootenay)
- West Kootenay Boundary Hospital Board
- B.C. Caucus, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Premier’s Climate Action Conservation Committee
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