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Councillor

Nanaimo, BC · 2026

Bryan Gordon

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Retired RCMP Staff SergeantWebsite

Experience meter

Established

12 of 32 per-pass points · scores scale with terms & years served.

Figures collected from public online sources · not independently verified

Elected public office
+10 per 1 term
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0 term
Municipal committee
+4 per 2 yrs
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0 yrs
Non-profit board
+3 per 3 yrs
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0 yrs
Community organization
+5 per 5 yrs
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0 yrs
Professional experience
+5 per 15 yrs
+12
36 yrs
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Recognized award
+2 per 2 awards
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0 awards
Volunteer service
+3 per 1 met
+0
0

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Bryan Gordon has lived in Nanaimo since 2001 and served more than 36 years with the RCMP, retiring as a Staff Sergeant in 2009. He held roles including Investigator, Detachment Commander, Watch Commander, and Commander of West Coast Marine Services, serving in communities across British Columbia.

Key positions

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—Public safety and community protection — practical solutions that improve community safety, protect residents and businesses, and restore public confidence.
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—Fiscal responsibility and tax stabilization — responsible budgeting and protecting taxpayers from unnecessary financial burdens.
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—Core municipal services first — prioritizing essential services and infrastructure before projects that don't directly benefit residents.
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Campaign Timeline

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2026 Campaign

The current election cycle — announcements, policy positions, and events from this campaign.

May 8, 2026 · announcement
Launches campaign with the REAL Nanaimo slate
Introduced as a REAL Nanaimo council candidate at the public launch of the Responsible, Ethical, Accountable Leadership (REAL) Nanaimo electoral organization.
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Recognitions & Community Engagement

awards, community involvement, and public recognitions

Recognition

Retired RCMP Staff Sergeant — 36+ years of distinguished service

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Financial Transparency

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Campaign Finance

Elections BC

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Personal Financial Disclosure

Municipal disclosure statements

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