NANDU nuisance designation – in conversation with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard KrogNANDU nuisance designation – in conversation with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog
People First Radio
On January 16, Nanaimo City Council declared the overdose prevention site on 264 Nicol Street a nuisance property after receiving a report from city staff detailing social disorder surrounding the site. The site is run by the Nanaimo Area Network of Drug
22:31•26 Jan 2023
Nanaimo's Overdose Prevention Site: Mayor Leonard Krog's Perspective
“We're not seeing the kind of improvements that we should. Obviously, if NANDU were to disappear overnight and not exist, these issues of drug use in the community, for example, or street disorder that people are associating with it, wouldn't go away.”
Why did the Nanaimo City Council label an overdose prevention site as a nuisance? Mayor Leonard Krog dives into this heated topic, explaining the decision and its broader impact on the community. This episode of People First Radio unpacks the layers of frustration, limited resources, and public concerns surrounding the site at 264 Nicol Street, managed by the Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users (NANDU).
Mayor Krog doesn't shy away from discussing the site's challenges, including its strained capacity and funding issues, as well as its contentious relationship with the Ministry. This conversation isn't just about policy; it's about real people facing real struggles. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how mental health, addiction, recovery, and homelessness intersect in Nanaimo. Tune in for a raw and honest look at the complexities of overdose prevention in a community grappling with social disorder and limited support.
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