Why We Endorse Nickie Brockhoff
Nickie believes strong, safe communities are built by looking after our most vulnerable, and she’s passionate about building connections that include everyone. She is a solution-driven leader who knows how to create community with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility. Her long experience in non-profits will make her an expert advocate for her Ward at City Hall.
About Nickie Brockhoff
Nickie has made a career out of transforming struggling non-profits into viable and effective organizations. Her 20 year career spans operations, programming, board governance, strategic planning and community building. She is also an active volunteer in her community, and a mom of two.
Nickie’s qualifications include:
- Owner of Kalexa Consulting, a business that specializes in community association management
- Calgary based Youth Engagement coordinator for Curling Canada
- Manager at Mount Pleasant, Crossroads, and Bridgeland Riverside Community Associations
Nickie is ready to make Ward 10 better by bringing her proven community building skills to City Hall.
Check out Ward 10
Ward 10 is home to the Alex Community Health Centre. The Alex is an internationally renowned community health centre providing wraparound services for people who are experiencing poverty, trauma, social isolation, or health challenges including addiction.
Learn More
If you want to learn more about Nickie and see where she stands on critical issues facing Calgarians today, check out her responses to our Candidate Questionnaire:
I’m running for City Council because I believe Calgary is at a turning point — we need leaders who will meet this moment with energy, collaboration, and action. I’ve spent my career working alongside community associations, listening to residents, and solving problems. I’ve seen firsthand how much potential our city holds, and how frustrating it can be when bureaucracy gets in the way. I’m running to make sure Calgarians — all Calgarians — are heard at City Hall and that we build a city that works for everyone.
On housing affordability:
We need to find a better balance in how we approach increased housing opportunities throughout the city as a whole in terms of infrastructure as well as championing the uniqueness of each neighbourhood. The city also must communicate the benefits of increased housing including increased tax revenues, vibrancy etc. Change is hard, we must better communicate why change can be beneficial. Bridgeland’s revitalization is a great example. We must also continue the promotion of greater variety in housing options; e.g., – laneways, garage suites, basement suites etc.
On public transit:
We also need to make large investments in transit for all quadrants of the city. We have unused c-train stations that, for some don’t feel safe, we have others that are completely overloaded before they get to their destination. Increased frequency and safety will bring more users. A city of 1.5 to 2 million people needs transit that works.
On climate planning:
Every decision made should be done within the lens of climate change. Improved and increased transit and bike lane investment, along with incentives to encourage building more resilient homes need to be supported and funded, it will save money in the long term.
On public services:
Taxes are our responsibility to pay for what benefits us all. The city needs to do everything possible to deliver the best service for the best possible price. Politicians need to build for future generations, not re-election.
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