Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog is seeking a second four-year term during what he calls an exciting period for the city.
When it comes to major capital projects in the city, a new patient tower and other upgrades at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital are needed, said Krog, noting hospital improvements — funded by senior levels of government — would help to attract needed physicians and specialists to the area. Krog reiterated his desire for the province to open beds for people who require secure involuntary care — while it wouldn’t be the only solution for those with severe problems living on the streets, it would help, he said.