Rik Logtenberg, a two-term Nelson city councillor and founder of the Climate Caucus, will not run in the upcoming municipal election. He cites growing demands at his full-time role as director of the Climate Risk Institute and a desire to make room for new voices. During his tenure, Nelson defended carbon pricing at the Supreme Court and passed the Nelson Next climate action plan. Logtenberg highlighted extreme climate events like the 2021 heat dome that caused 619 deaths in BC, and stressed the need for councillors to engage with online discourse. His departure opens a seat on a council that has prioritized climate resilience and emissions reduction.
