Bryan Gordon—Candidate for Nanaimo City Council · REAL Nanaimo Team
Bryan Gordon has proudly called Nanaimo home since 2001 and brings more than 36 years of law enforcement, leadership, and public service experience to his candidacy for Nanaimo City Council. A retired RCMP Staff Sergeant, Bryan has dedicated his career to protecting communities, leading teams, and ensuring public safety across British Columbia.
Bryan began his RCMP career after completing training in Regina, Saskatchewan, and served in numerous communities throughout British Columbia, including Fernie, Rossland, Kimberley, Haney, Chilliwack, Anahim Lake, Osoyoos, Bella Bella, Merritt, and Nanaimo. Throughout his career, he held a variety of investigative, operational, and leadership positions, steadily advancing through the ranks.
His service included roles as an Investigator, Crime Reader, General Investigation Section member, Detachment Commander, Operations Non-Commissioned Officer, Watch Commander, and ultimately Commander of West Coast Marine Services. Bryan retired from the RCMP in 2009 after completing more than three and a half decades of distinguished service.
Bryan is married and has two daughters who completed their education in Nanaimo and continue to live, work, and raise their families in the community. He is also the proud grandfather of six grandchildren and is deeply invested in Nanaimo’s future.
Why Bryan's Running
Bryan is running for Nanaimo City Council because he believes residents deserve a safer, more affordable, and more accountable city government.
Over the past decade, he has watched growing concerns around public safety, rising property taxes, and what many residents perceive as a lack of transparency and fiscal responsibility at City Hall. He believes too many homeowners, renters, seniors, and business owners are struggling under increasing financial pressures while feeling less secure in their neighbourhoods.
Bryan is committed to helping restore confidence in local government by focusing on core municipal responsibilities, improving public safety, strengthening accountability, and ensuring taxpayers receive value for every dollar spent.
He believes common sense should guide decision-making at City Hall and that council must remain focused on serving the needs and priorities of Nanaimo residents.
Key Priorities
Public Safety & Community Protection — Supporting practical solutions that improve community safety, protect residents and businesses, and restore public confidence in how safety concerns are addressed.
Fiscal Responsibility & Tax Stabilization — Advocating for responsible budgeting, careful spending, and a renewed focus on protecting taxpayers from unnecessary financial burdens.
Transparency & Accountability — Ensuring residents have meaningful opportunities to understand and participate in important decisions before they are made.
Core Municipal Services First — Prioritizing essential services, infrastructure, and community needs before pursuing projects that do not directly benefit residents.
Common-Sense Governance — Bringing practical experience and balanced decision-making to council discussions, always considering how policies affect everyday citizens.
What Bryan Brings to the REAL Slate
Bryan brings decades of leadership experience gained through one of Canada’s most respected public service organizations. Throughout his RCMP career, he was responsible for managing operations, supervising personnel, addressing complex community issues, and making critical decisions under pressure.
His extensive background in public safety, investigations, operations management, and community leadership provides valuable insight into many of the challenges facing Nanaimo today.
Bryan understands the importance of accountability, teamwork, and responsible stewardship of public resources. His experience working directly with communities across British Columbia has given him a practical understanding of how government decisions impact residents and families.
He is committed to applying those lessons to municipal governance and helping council make decisions that improve quality of life for all Nanaimo residents.
Commitment to REAL Nanaimo
Bryan is proud to represent REAL Nanaimo—Responsible, Ethical, Accountable Leadership.
He believes local government should focus on serving residents, protecting public safety, managing taxpayer dollars responsibly, and operating with transparency and integrity. He supports practical solutions that strengthen Nanaimo without burdening future generations with unnecessary debt or government expansion.
What REAL Stands For
- Responsible decision-making
- Ethical leadership
- Accountability to residents
- Team-based governance
REAL focuses on practical solutions rather than ideology, outside agendas, or special interests. The team supports responsible growth that respects neighbourhoods, prioritizes infrastructure, and avoids legacy projects that burden future generations with unnecessary debt.
Closing Statement
Bryan Gordon is ready to bring his decades of leadership, public safety expertise, and commitment to community service to Nanaimo City Council. With a lifetime of experience protecting communities and solving complex challenges, he is prepared to help restore accountability, improve public safety, and ensure City Hall remains focused on the needs of residents.
On election day, Bryan asks for your support and your vote for Nanaimo City Council, and for the REAL Nanaimo team—so together we can build a safer, stronger, and more accountable future for Nanaimo.