Nanaimo will host town hall for draft financial plan 

Nanaimo residents will have a chance to weigh in on the city’s 2026 draft financial plan during an eTown Hall next week. 

The plan projects a 7.1 per cent municipal tax increase in 2026 — roughly $218 for the average home — according to city documents.  

The meeting will take place during the council session on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., when council will review the financial plan.  

Mayor Leonard Krog said this is a good opportunity for citizens to learn about the budget and share their priorities. “I encourage Nanaimo citizens to explore the budget documents and submit your questions — we want to hear from you,” he said. 

Residents can submit questions ahead of time via the city website, or during the meeting, using the hashtag #NanaimoTH on Instagram, Bluesky or X. 

They can also call the city at 250-754-4251 during business hours. 

Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay
Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.

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