Max MacKay

“As Nanaimo continues to grow, our roads, water systems, transit, and public services must keep pace. I will cut bureaucratic red tape and fast-track municipal permit approvals to get affordable, diverse housing built faster across the city. By enforcing an infrastructure-first approach to development, I will ensure Nanaimo expands responsibly while protecting the unique character of our established neighborhoods.”

“Taxpayers deserve complete transparency, fiscal discipline, and maximum value for every dollar sent to City Hall. I am committed to keeping municipal spending focused strictly on core infrastructure and essential public services, rather than low-priority vanity projects. Through line-by-line budget reviews to cut administrative waste and open council decision-making, I will protect residents from unsustainable tax hikes and restore fiscal accountability to local government.”

“Every resident, family, and business owner deserves to feel safe in their own neighbourhood. I will prioritize reclaiming our parks, trails, and commercial streets so they remain clean, secure, and welcoming for everyone. By securing dedicated provincial resources for mental health and addiction support while empowering local police and bylaws to address property crime and open drug use, I will deliver a firm, compassionate approach to public safety.”

“Every resident, family, and business owner deserves to feel safe in their own neighbourhood. I will prioritize reclaiming our parks, trails, and commercial streets so they remain clean, secure, and welcoming for everyone. By securing dedicated provincial resources for mental health and addiction support while empowering local police and bylaws to address property crime and open drug use, I will deliver a firm, compassionate approach to public safety.”

“I found myself having these conversations again and again. I realized that talking wasn't enough. Nanaimo is at a critical turning point, and our community needs leaders who are ready to listen, take accountability, and bring practical solutions to the table.”

“Downtown should be the vibrant, safe, and welcoming heart of our city, a place where residents and visitors actively want to gather. I will restore visible downtown security to support local shop owners, workers, and visitors. By creating incentives to fill vacant storefronts with local restaurants and boutique shops, and actively investing in arts, festivals, and nightlife, I will transform downtown Nanaimo back into a premier Mid-Island destination.”

“Downtown should be the vibrant, safe, and welcoming heart of our city, a place where residents and visitors actively want to gather. I will restore visible downtown security to support local shop owners, workers, and visitors. By creating incentives to fill vacant storefronts with local restaurants and boutique shops, and actively investing in arts, festivals, and nightlife, I will transform downtown Nanaimo back into a premier Mid-Island destination.”

“As Nanaimo continues to grow, our roads, water systems, transit, and public services must keep pace. I will cut bureaucratic red tape and fast-track municipal permit approvals to get affordable, diverse housing built faster across the city. By enforcing an infrastructure-first approach to development, I will ensure Nanaimo expands responsibly while protecting the unique character of our established neighborhoods.”