JOHN DOOLEY
Experienced.... Proven leadership.... Hard-working.... A name you can trust

Testimonials from Community Leaders:

Mayor Dooley has demonstrated real leadership on the child care issues. He has advocated for quality child care with  the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Union of BC Municipalities and  the province. John has recognized the lack of child care as one of the critical issues facing the families and businesses of Nelson and is working towards community based solutions
Kim Adamson ECE, MBA

A CT Scan and upgrades to the Emergency Department at Kootenay Lake Hospital are on the horizon for the residents of Nelson and area because of John’s commitment to quality health care.  Over the last three years, John has worked diligently with City Council, the Regional District Board, Interior Health, Kootenay Lake Hospital staff and the Provincial Government to build relationships to support quality acute health care services in our region.  Mayor Dooley’s steadfast determination to achieve quality health services in our community is a great asset to our progress. 
Debby Zeeben
Member of the Planning Committee for Kootenay Lake Hospital

In my community efforts to restore Cottonwood Creek and improve the natural values along the West Waterfront Pathway, I have experienced Mayor John Dooley as a good listener open to different perspectives. He has been approachable, enthusiastic and action-oriented. Under his leadership, the City of Nelson has secured a half-million dollar grant from the province of B.C. to improve water conditions for fish in Cottonwood Creek.  While I do not agree with all of the decisions of the incumbent city council, I strongly support John Dooley as an effective and able leader for our city's future. I see in him an authentic love of Nelson that inspires his work to preserve its attributes and enhance its potential
Eileen Delehanty- Pearkes     

I have personally known Mayor John Dooley for 20 years and have witnessed his commitment to Nelson’s sports and recreation community. His promotion of youth in sports has been outstanding and he is frequently attends many of the sporting events in town showing his support. In the last 3 years John’s efforts have paid off in the development of a new indoor Field House as well as a new spray park at Lions park.  He has also been instrumental in attracting Hockey Day in Canada and in partnership with the city of Trail attracted the World Junior A hockey tournament to Nelson.
Simon Wheeldon- Head Coach. Nelson Leafs Hockey Club

I have known John Dooley for over 20 years and  in that time I have found him to be straight forward, reliable and honest. In John’s time on Council and as Mayor he has demonstrated that  he is passionate about Nelson and is dedicated to making our community a better place to live. In the past three years John has brought stability to City Hall trough commitment to strong leadership. I whole heartedly support re electing John Dooley as our Mayor.
Barry Marsh
Past president, Nelson Curling Club; Chair, Midsummer Bonspiel

Electoral areas E and F of the RDCK have enjoyed a much more productive relationship with the City of Nelson with Mayor John Dooley representing the City on the RDCK Board.
Al Dawson- Director, Electoral Area F, RDCK

It has been a pleasure working with Mayor Dooley over the past three years.  His collaborative and cooperative nature as a Tri-Cities Mayor has allowed the West Kootenay region to make great strides.  He is a man of integrity and his commitment to the citizens of Nelson proves he is a worthy candidate for re-election.
Lawrence D. Chernoff- Mayor of Castlegar

It has been a pleasure working with John during the last three years. Relationship between Nelson, Castlegar and Trail has been extremely positiveon many fronts. Co hosting the a successful 2007 World Junior  A Hockey Challenge shows the size of projects our communities can bring to the residents of our wonderful area. The numerous joint presentations to Provincial Ministries on Health Services, Education and  Transportationby the three city mayors has been very successful and resulted in many positive initiatives. Co-operation and project priority setting by the three citieswill continue to be essential to obtain the results our communities demand.
Dieter Boggs- Mayor of Trail

As Mayor of Cranbrook, it’s been a pleasure to work with Nelson Mayor John Dooley.  His professionalism and upstanding commitment to his city and the entire southeast region of British Columbia is outstanding.  Without question, I have always been able to rely on the John’s integrity.  The City of Nelson is well served with Mayor Dooley.
Mayor Ross Priest- City of Cranbrook

I met Mayor John Dooley through our involvement with the work of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. FCM is national organization, of municipalities large and small across our country. As a member of the Board Mayor Dooley has been a constant promoter of Nelson and a champion for B.C. He is well respected for his passionate and insightful contributions as he more often than naught leads us to the heart of many of the complex issues that come before us. I look forward to working with Mayor Dooley at the FCM In the future.
Tim Stevenson- Vancouver City Councilor