Krishna Raisinghani has announced he is running for City of North Vancouver Council in the October 2026 municipal election.
According to the news release, Raisinghani, who was raised on the North Shore, is centering his campaign on thoughtful growth, safe and connected neighbourhoods, strong local businesses, and leadership that brings more community voices into local decision-making.
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“North Vancouver has given me everything,” Raisinghani said. “It shaped my upbringing, my values, and the way I think about community. I’m running because I care deeply about helping our city grow with care, lead with integrity, and make decisions that are grounded in community voices.”
Raisinghani currently serves as Chair of the City of North Vancouver’s Advisory Planning Commission, a role in which he works to bring people, perspectives, and practical considerations into conversations about how the city grows.
His ties to the community stretch back generations. More than 30 years ago, his family operated a small business near Lonsdale and 15th, and his mother spent decades working as a frontline healthcare worker.
“My parents taught me the value of hard work, care, and community,” he said. “Their experience gave me an early understanding of how much people contribute quietly every day to make a community stronger.”
A UBC Sauder School of Business graduate, Raisinghani brings more than 16 years of experience leading complex planning processes. According to the news release, that background has shaped how he approaches civic issues, with an emphasis on listening carefully, drawing people into conversations, and working toward decisions that reflect the best outcome for all involved.
“Growth brings real opportunity, but it asks more of our local leadership,” he said. “We need to plan carefully, communicate clearly, and make sure people feel heard along the way. The choices we make today have to be grounded in long-term thinking for generations to come.”
According to the news release, Raisinghani intends to run a campaign focused on community connection and practical leadership that reflects the everyday realities of people who live, work, and build community in North Vancouver. More information about his krish
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As North Vancouver becomes gome to more people from Iran, I hope the rest of us are not forgotten. Those of us from everywhere whose families have been in Canada for centuries. We do not condone special interest groups overwhelming our hometowns.
Typo: “gome” should be “home”. Sorry!
I agree with Gale Leitch and am curious to know who else is going to run for mayor and council – sue lakes cook
Thanks Gale and Sue. I believe North Vancouver works best when everyone who calls this place home feels respected and heard, whether their family has been here for generations or they arrived more recently.
My focus areas (as per the article), are around areas that impact everyone: thoughtful growth, safe neighbourhoods, strong local businesses, and making sure local decisions include more community voices. No one should feel forgotten.
Very well said Mr. Krishna Raisinghani. I know you are very hard working person. You served community all the time. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to see you as a elected council.