My name is Calvin Beauchesne and I am running in the municipal election on October 17 to be your Town Councillor in Golden. I have lived in Golden for a large part of the past 8 years. I grew up in Ontario where I went to school at Trent University; I hold a MA in Sustainability Studies and BA in Environmental Studies. Like many others, I love Golden for its outdoor activities, arts and cultural scene and strong sense of community. 

I have been involved with Wildsight Golden serving on the Board of Directors from 2022-2024; as well as working as the Invasive Plant Program Coordinator, Air Quality Coordinator and Electric Vehicle Car Share Coordinator. In 2021, I moved the Town of Golden to pass a motion to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050. In 2023, I successfully applied for a grant from Columbia Basin Trust to finish installing solar panels on Golden Secondary School, helping the school district save money and reduce reliance on electric utility companies. 

I was a volunteer with Kicking Horse Culture during this year’s Emberfest events, and I have a podcast on Golden Co-Op Radio. This past winter I was a volunteer nordic ski coach at Dawn Mountain Nordic Center. I have also worked as a ski instructor, volunteer ski patrol and sea kayak guide; and I am a certified Divemaster.

In 2024 I was the BC Green Candidate for the riding of Columbia River- Revelstoke; I talked to people in different communities about issues relating to affordability, housing, healthcare and environment. 

I am running for Town Council because I want to use my knowledge and expertise to improve the community for all residents. I was involved in the public consultation process for Golden’s new Official Community Plan; it is a good guiding document and it’s something we can build off of.   

Authorized by Calvin Beauchesne, Financial Agent, calvinforgoldencouncil@gmail.com