Frequently Asked Questions
Krishna Raisinghani is running for City of North Vancouver Council in the October 17, 2026 municipal election.
See below for some facts, priorities, and how to take part in the 2026 City of North Vancouver Municipal Election.
Who is Krishna Raisinghani?
I’m Krishna Raisinghani, and I’m running for City of North Vancouver Council.
I grew up on the North Shore, and my parents ran a small business near Lonsdale and 15th. That experience shaped how I think about community, hard work, and the importance of local businesses.
I’ve spent nearly two decades working in strategy, finance, and planning. I also serve as Chair of the City of North Vancouver’s Advisory Planning Commission, where I review housing and development proposals, consider neighbourhood and community impacts, and work to balance different perspectives.
Why are you running for Council?
North Vancouver has given me everything, and I want to contribute to its future.
As our city grows, we need housing people can make a life in, infrastructure that keeps up, and public spaces that feel safe and welcoming. We also need clear explanations of city decisions and meaningful opportunities for residents to help shape them.
You can read more about why I’m running.
Are you running in the City or the District of North Vancouver?
I’m running for City of North Vancouver Council.
The City and the District are separate municipalities, with their own mayors, councils, and elections. If you’re unsure which election you can vote in, check the City’s official voting information.
Who has endorsed you?
I’m grateful to have the support of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, CUPE Local 389, and the BC General Employees’ Union, alongside neighbours, local business owners, and people I’ve worked and volunteered with.
You can read their statements on the Endorsements page.
What are your main priorities?
My campaign centres on three connected priorities:
• Thoughtful Growth & Housing: More housing choices, with the infrastructure and services to support them.
• Safe & Welcoming Neighbourhoods: Safer streets and accessible public spaces that are comfortable to use and well maintained.
• A City Hall That Listens, Explains, and Delivers: Earlier community input, clearer decisions, and better ways to track progress.
Explore my priorities.
What is your approach to housing and growth?
We need homes that let young people stay, families put down roots, and seniors downsize close to friends and neighbours. I’ll support secure rentals, family-sized homes, seniors housing, and homes within reach of essential workers. That includes below-market and non-profit housing, alongside well-designed duplexes, townhomes, and small apartment buildings that give people more choices within neighbourhoods.
I’ll push for predictable approvals and stronger protections for renters displaced by redevelopment, including relocation support and a practical path to return. Growth also needs clear plans for transportation, utilities, parks, and community services. I’ll advocate for schools, childcare, and healthcare capacity to keep pace, working with the governments and agencies responsible.
I’ve written about these issues, along with practical changes to permitting, in my housing and city-planning updates.
How would you improve traffic and transportation?
Getting around should be easier, whether you drive, walk, cycle, or take transit. Traffic crosses municipal boundaries, so we need to work closely with neighbouring North Shore municipalities, First Nations, TransLink, and the Province. I’ll advocate for rapid transit connecting the North Shore to the wider region and better service in underserved neighbourhoods. I’ll also push for coordinated, practical improvements to traffic bottlenecks and intersections, using data and resident feedback to identify what would help.
In year one, I’ll seek a public list of school-route safety priorities and push to start improvements at the highest-risk locations. I’ll also work to close gaps in sidewalks, crossings, and cycling routes, including connections between municipalities, so more people have safe, practical ways to reach schools, shops, and transit.
How would you manage City spending and keep projects accountable?
Residents deserve to know what their money is paying for and whether the City is delivering what it promised. I bring more than 16 years of experience in finance and strategy, managing budgets and weighing long-term costs. I’ll bring that same care to City decisions, asking how projects will be funded, what they’ll cost to operate and maintain, and whether the assumptions behind them are realistic.
I’ll push for a public report every three months showing whether major projects are on time and on budget, with clear explanations of delays, cost changes, and next steps. My focus is on reliable services, thoughtful investment, and catching problems early enough to address them.
What’s your approach to public engagement?
People should have a chance to help shape decisions while there’s still room to make changes. I want the City to share proposals earlier and explain what’s being considered, which choices are still open, and how residents can contribute.
Taking part should be easier for people who can’t attend an evening meeting, with clear information and different ways to share feedback. Afterwards, the City should explain what it heard, what changed, what didn’t, and why. People won’t always agree with the outcome, but they should be able to understand the decision and see how their input was considered.
What’s your approach to climate action and the environment?
Climate action should make everyday life better while preparing our city for the years ahead. I’ll support more efficient buildings, easier heat-pump upgrades, and cleaner energy through Lonsdale Energy, with attention to household and business energy costs. Better transit and safer walking and cycling routes can also give people more affordable ways to get around.
I want us to protect green spaces and expand shade trees, while improving access to cooling spaces and preparing for heat waves, storms, and power outages. Every major City project should consider climate risks, how to protect residents, and the long-term costs of the choices we make.
How would you support local businesses?
My parents ran a small store near Lonsdale and 15th. I saw how hard they worked, and I want to make it easier for local businesses to open and grow here. Through conversations with business owners, I keep hearing how much clearer timelines and a simpler process at City Hall would help.
I’ll push for a 30-day target for simple permits, coordinated answers from City departments, and one accountable City contact for complex files. Businesses should also have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect them, with enough notice to help shape those decisions. And I’ll support welcoming main streets and public spaces that bring people together and encourage them to shop locally.
What’s your position on pay parking?
Parking should work for the people who live, work, shop, and access services here. I understand the goal of making spaces easier to find, and I want the City to respond to concerns about how pay parking affects residents and local businesses.
I’ll push for a review of rates, hours, and locations using parking data alongside feedback from the people affected. I also want better options for caregivers and people making frequent medical visits. A yearly public report should show revenue, operating costs, and whether the program is improving parking availability. Those results should guide practical changes to what isn’t working.
How can I help or get in touch?
You can volunteer, request a lawn sign, share the campaign with friends, or bring your own ideas for getting involved. Whether you have an hour or can help more regularly, I’d appreciate hearing from you.
Visit Support the Campaign, or email me at krishna@krishnanorthvan.ca.
Questions and concerns about local issues are welcome too.
When and where can I vote in the City of North Vancouver?
General Voting Day is Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eligible City voters can vote at any of the nine designated locations.
Visit How to Vote for locations, maps, and voting options.
Can I vote early or by mail?
Advance voting is now complete.
Your completed mail-in ballot must be received before 8 p.m. on October 17 and can be dropped off to City Hall, 141 W 14th Street.
See the City’s official election page for schedules and the mail-ballot application.
Do I need to be registered, and what ID should I bring?
If you’re eligible, you can register when you vote.
Bring two pieces of identification that together establish your identity and residential address, including one with your signature. If your documents do not show your address, the City provides a declaration option.
Check the official eligibility and identification requirements before you go.