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Frank Ney | |
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| 20th Mayor of Nanaimo | |
| In office 1986–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Graeme Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Joy Leach |
| In office 1968–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Maffeo |
| Succeeded by | Graeme Roberts |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo | |
| In office January 22, 1970 – July 24, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | David Stupich |
| Succeeded by | David Stupich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1918 London, England |
| Died | November 24, 1992 (aged 74) Nanaimo, Canada |
| Political party | Social Credit |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Frank James Ney (May 12, 1918 – November 24, 1992) was a mayor of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, serving for twenty-one years. Ney also served a term as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. He was known for his outgoing personality, his habit of attending civic events and dressing up like a pirate for the appearances, and playing a central role in initiating the bathtub races across Georgia Strait from Nanaimo to Vancouver. He was an active skier, swimmer, figure skater and boater. During the 1950/1951 season he was President of the Nanaimo Figure Skating Club.
He also, while Mayor, initiated the creation of cut-away corners of sidewalk curbs in downtown Nanaimo after spending one day in a wheelchair in order to experience for himself the difficulties in getting around experienced by those in wheelchairs.
In his honour, Frank J. Ney Elementary School was named after him.