Leonard Krog
“Commitments Made, Commitments Kept”
Experience meter
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- Elected public office+10 per 1 term
- Municipal committee+4 per 2 yrs+00 yrs
- Non-profit board+3 per 3 yrs+00 yrs
- Community organization+5 per 5 yrs+00 yrs
- Professional experience+5 per 15 yrs+00 yrs
- Recognized award+2 per 2 awards+00 awards
- Volunteer service+3 per 1 met+00
Leonard Krog is the incumbent Mayor of Nanaimo, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. A former BC NDP MLA for Nanaimo (2005-2017) and Parksville-Qualicum (1991-1996), he resigned his provincial seat upon becoming mayor. In July 2026 he announced he would seek a third term.
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2026 Campaign
The current election cycle — announcements, policy positions, and events from this campaign.
- Jul 22, 2026 · announcement
Announces bid for a third term as mayor
Cited finishing the south-end community recreation centre, the public works yard, and delivering core services.
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Previous Campaigns
Earlier election cycles and prior public service, shown separately for context.
- Oct 15, 2022 · announcement
Re-elected as Mayor of Nanaimo
Krog won a second term as mayor in the 2022 municipal election.
Source - Oct 20, 2018 · announcement
Elected Mayor of Nanaimo, resigning his seat as NDP MLA
Krog won nearly 73% of the vote, triggering a provincial by-election.
Source - May 17, 2005 · announcement
Elected MLA for Nanaimo (BC NDP)
Returned to the Legislature as MLA for Nanaimo; re-elected in 2009 and 2013.
Source - Oct 17, 1991 · announcement
Elected MLA for Parksville-Qualicum (BC NDP)
First elected to the BC Legislature as MLA for Parksville-Qualicum.
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Videos & Coverage
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22 Nanaimo council candidates address climate crisis
Recap of the Nanaimo Climate Action Hub's all-candidates forum at Beban Park Social Centre, where three of four mayoral candidates took the stage alongside 22 council candidates ahead of the October 17 election.
City of Nanaimo Mayor Krog announces re-election campaign for third term
Leonard Krog launched his re-election bid on July 15, focusing on infrastructure, housing and financial responsibility under the slogan 'Commitments Made, Commitments Kept.' He said he will not endorse council candidates.
It's about the basic services we rely on: Leonard Krog seeking re-election in Nanaimo
Leonard Krog announces bid for re-election as Nanaimo mayor
Colwood and Nanaimo mayors both seeking re-election
Recognitions & Community Engagement
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Financial Transparency
Campaign Finance
Elections BC
- Official source
- Filing ID: LEGE-2022-10-15-LECAN-NANA-MAY-2022-10-15-003-DS-1
- Official source
- Filing ID: 100133485
Personal Financial Disclosure
Municipal disclosure statements
No personal financial disclosure on file. Not Available.
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