View Royal, BC
About Ryan
Ryan Painter is running for Mayor of View Royal in the October 17, 2026 election. He lives in View Royal and has called View Royal home since 2019.
Experience & community
Ryan has spent 25 years in public life, helping governments, nonprofits and community groups work through hard decisions. He is the founder of Rhino Strategy and Public Relations, a public affairs firm. He is also Executive Director of Charityworks, which helps Vancouver Island nonprofits access Community Gaming Grants. He chairs the BC Association for Charitable Gaming.
He was elected to the Greater Victoria Board of Education, serving as trustee and board chair from 2018 to 2022. He has also worked at the Legislative Assembly serving in executive roles advising Members of the Legislative Assembly.
At home, Ryan has served as treasurer of the View Royal Community Association and volunteers with the Greater Victoria Green Team.
Six commitments
His campaign has six commitments:
- Traffic that moves
- Value for every tax dollar
- Unlock the Western Gateway
- More parks and trails
- A family doctor close to home
- Balance at Town Hall
Listening first
Ryan spent the spring and summer at the door, listening first. His platform is built on what neighbours told him.