DON TECSONFOR MAYOR · PORT ALBERNI · 2026
Don Tecson for Mayor 2026. Servant of the peoples’ will.

A vision for Port Alberni

The people’s will.
A way forward.

I believe Port Alberni has tremendous potential. Together, we can build a safer, stronger and more prosperous community by listening to one another, working together and putting people first.

Explore Don’s prioritiesMeet Don
Vote Don Tecson for MayorOctober 17, 2026 · Port Alberni

Working together

If there’s a will,
there’s a way.

My vision starts with the issues we face every day. These are the priorities I want to advance alongside residents and City Council.

01

Property taxes & responsible spending

I want to work toward lower property taxes, find ways to increase revenue, and strengthen fiscal responsibility. I believe our city should live within its means while building a more prosperous future.

02

A safer community

I want to improve public safety for our seniors, families and children. I believe we must work together to address crime, homelessness and drug abuse humanely and responsibly.

03

Support for seniors

I want to explore free public transportation for seniors and work with transportation companies to improve options for intercity medical appointments.

04

Attract healthcare professionals

I want to explore incentives and concessions that make Port Alberni a more viable place for doctors, nurses and skilled medical technicians to work and live.

05

Transparency & a greater public voice

I will work to keep communication open and make town hall meetings and citizen committees part of community life, so you can help shape decisions that affect you.

06

Opportunity & natural beauty

I want to attract investment, build on our community’s potential, and explore opportunities for eco-tourism while protecting the natural beauty that makes Port Alberni special.

Meet Don Tecson

A strong heart.
A home in Port Alberni.

Don has called South Port home since June 22, 2015. Through social-service groups and community volunteer programs, he has worked alongside the people who make this community what it is.

He shares residents’ concerns about property taxes, public safety and the wellbeing of people facing hardship. His approach is rooted in listening, a positive outlook and a belief in the will of the people.

Don also values Port Alberni’s natural beauty. He has chosen a digital campaign rather than producing printed signs, flyers and pamphlets.

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“My promise is this … to hear and listen, to look and see, to speak and act in the best interest of Port Alberni and its citizens.”

— Don Tecson

From Don

Listen. See. Feel. Act.

I want to share my approach to leadership and why I believe we all have the power to shape Port Alberni’s future.

People power: the power to choose and create

My message is simple: we have the power to choose our leaders and create change together. I encourage every Port Alberni resident to make their voice heard and vote.

I believe a mayor must listen with intent, understand the issues that matter to our community, and act in residents’ best interests. I want seniors, families, youth, business owners, workers, children, healthcare professionals and neighbours to all have a place in that conversation.

I have heard from residents who feel excluded from decisions that affect their everyday lives. I believe elected officials serve the people, and meaningful change happens when we work together with our Mayor and Council.

“People of Port Alberni, the power is yours.”

Serve. Lead. Advance. Say yes.

“Hey Port Alberni. Let’s work together and move forward further.” I describe my approach with four words:

S — Serve
With zeal and dedication.
L — Lead
Toward a clear vision.
A — Advance
The interests of the people.
Y — Yes
To change, progress and the will of the people.

I want to put that approach into action on the issues that matter to us: property taxes, public safety, support for seniors, attracting healthcare professionals, responsible spending and public engagement.

I don’t just hearI LISTEN.
I don’t just lookI SEE.
I don’t just touchI FEEL.
I don’t just talkI ACT.

Your voice matters

Let’s move Port
Alberni forward together.

What matters to you and your neighbourhood? I want to hear your ideas, questions and concerns. Please reach out to me.

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