My priorities for North Vancouver
Open-door leadership
Regular Meet the Mayor events, open and unscripted. My door is open, and I won't be hard to find.
Transparent City Hall
Real debate and public input before decisions are made, not after. Only 22.4% of us voted last time; that's a signal.
Fair, responsible spending
The North Shore covers 37% of the wastewater plant's cost on 8% of the region's population. That's not fair.
Growth done right
Real growth, on the terms residents were promised, with the public voice back in the room.
What People Are Saying
Real feedback from residents, business owners, and community voices across North Vancouver.
I’ve known Mike McGraw for over 20 years, since our kids played football together at Handsworth. Since then, I’ve watched him thrive as a successful entrepreneur, have a wonderful family life with lots of fun vacations and successful adult children, and serve with dedication as an elected school trustee. Trust is the foundation of leadership, and Mike shows it through savvy financial decision-making, true collaboration and patient listening. He loves North Vancouver and will be a great Mayor.
Barb Berg
Retired Director, Western Public Sector, Microsoft Canada
As our Strata President, Mike is always approachable, great communicator, attention to detail, gets the job done and keeps costs in check.
Laurie
Neighbour
Mike demonstrates strong leadership through his integrity, responsiveness, and proactive approach to problem-solving. He has a remarkable ability to delegate responsibilities appropriately while maintaining accountability through diligent follow-up, resulting in effective governance and positive outcomes for our community.
Ahmet Ozata P.Eng., LEED AP, Principal
Strata Council member
I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing Mike in action as President of our condo’s Strata Council, and I’ve been consistently impressed by his leadership. He is exceptionally responsive, organized, and task-oriented. When an issue comes up, he takes it seriously, follows through in a timely manner, and works diligently to find practical and fair solutions. Just as importantly, he believes in being transparent and keeping people informed. I know I can trust Mike to listen, consider different perspectives, and make thoughtful decisions with the best interests of our community in mind. He is a driven leader who truly cares about our building and the people who live here. His commitment, accessibility, fairness, and ability to get things done have made a real difference, and I’m extremely appreciative of the time, effort, and dedication Mike has put into our building and the people who call it home. Knowing Mike and seeing how he leads, I can only imagine the positive impact he could have in a larger role serving North Vancouver.
Julie Hayles
Neighbour
Mike has been the chair of the Strata Council where I own a condo. He would do an excellent job as Mayor of North Vancouver. As a member of the board I have seen over a few years how hard Mike works and how committed he is to getting things successfully accomplished. Mike is respectful of others and understands governance processes very well. I have felt extremely fortunate that Mike was chair of our board and I have great confidence he would bring those same skills to the role of Mayor.
Lynn Parish
Strata Council member
I’ve known Mike McGraw for about 20 years, first as a customer at my business, then socially. Over the years I’ve seen how measured, smart, and thoughtful he is, and how well he listens. He served on the CNV school board, and now that he’s retired from his business, he’s back and focused on fixing this city’s issues, economic and otherwise. You can count on him to bring some real common sense to City governance, which has been sorely lacking for a long time. I like Mike very much. He’s a stickler for detail, process, and rules, and one of the most trustworthy people I’ve ever met. He says what he means and means what he says, which is refreshing in a world of bafflegab politics. I highly and unreservedly endorse Mike McGraw for Mayor of The City of North Vancouver.
Brian Wilson
Owner, Integra Tire
Having Mike as our strata president has given me a front-row seat to what genuine community leadership looks like. He’s remarkably proactive, always stepping up to handle building priorities head-on, and consistently takes residents’ needs into account before major decisions are made. Mike has also managed our budget with real fiscal discipline, keeping our strata fees stable and predictable without sacrificing quality or upkeep. He’s fair, transparent, and as approachable as they come. Mike brings people together to solve practical problems, and those exact qualities will make him an outstanding Mayor for the City of North Vancouver
Kian Khoshnevis
Neighbour
I’ve worked with Mike McGraw on our strata council for over two years. As president, he has been accessible to residents, fair with suppliers and effective in addressing issues. Most importantly, he has fostered a collaborative environment on the strata council where everyone plays to their strengths to get things done.
Chris Best
Strata Council member
What’s on your mind, North Vancouver?
Ask MikeI won’t be hard to find.
I love this city. North Vancouver has been my home for decades, and I built a software company here that created more than 20 highly skilled, well-paying local jobs. After a long career in business, I’m stepping away from it to serve this community again. A lot of people have told me their voice doesn’t matter at City Hall, and I think they have a point. I want a council that debates the hard questions instead of rubber-stamping them, with real public input before decisions are made, not after. Rebuilding that starts with showing up and listening, so here’s my promise: Show up. Listen. Lead.
More about Mike →“A lot of people have told me their voice doesn’t matter at City Hall. I think they have a point.”
Mike McGraw