Issues for Kelowna

Policy commitments for Kelowna

Summary of candidates' policy commitments, grouped by category. Click on each candidate's name to learn more and read their responses to the questionnaire.

Candidate Total BuildingsClimate JusticeEcosystemsLand UseTransportWatershedsZero Waste
Candidates for Mayor
Ron Cannan 22/26 ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tom Dyas 0/26 – – – – – – –
Andrew Uitvlugt 0/26 – – – – – – –
Candidates for Council
Susan Ames 25/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Les Bellamy 14/26 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Christopher Bocskei 25/26 ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Doris Bregolisse 0/26 – – – – – – –
Nikki Csek 17/26 ~ ~ ✓ ~ ~ ✓ ~
Greg Dahms 0/26 – – – – – – –
Todd Daniels 0/26 – – – – – – –
Maxine DeHart 24/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Indy Dhial 23/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Crystal Dougan 0/26 – – – – – – –
Tim Down 24/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Julia Fraser 0/26 – – – – – – –
Daniel Fritter 0/26 – – – – – – –
Bal Grewal 18/26 ~ ~ ✓ ✓ ~ ✓ ~
King James 0/26 – – – – – – –
Hamid Khajavi 0/26 – – – – – – –
Kevin Kraft 12/26 ~ ~ ~ ✓ ~ ✓ ~
Davis Kyle 23/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ~
Gord Lovegrove 25/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Teresa May 0/26 – – – – – – –
Trevor McAleese 26/26 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Randy Millis 0/26 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Humberto Morales 0/26 – – – – – – –
Brian Pinter 24/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
JC Rathwell 17/26 ✓ × ~ ✓ ✓ ~ ×
Brady Rogers 0/26 – – – – – – –
Mike Rose 0/26 – – – – – – –
Todd Sanderson 24/26 ✓ ~ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Corey Severin 0/26 – – – – – – –
Mohini Singh 0/26 – – – – – – –
Glendon Smedley 0/26 – – – – – – –
Silverado Socrates 0/26 – – – – – – –
Laura Thurnheer 0/26 – – – – – – –
Lee-Ann Tiede 0/26 – – – – – – –
Rick Webber 0/26 – – – – – – –
Rob Wilkinson 0/26 – – – – – – –
✓ Consistent support
~ Neutral or mixed response
× Consistent opposition
– No response

Candidates for Kelowna

Click on each candidate's profile to learn more and read their responses to the questionnaire.

Candidates for Mayor

Candidates for Council

Susan Ames Council 25/26 Climate Policies

PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Studies (focus on climate change), an MSc (Soil Science), BSc (Biology). 30 years experience as an environmental consultant in agriculture and mining closure and reclamation planning.

South Central Full profile →
Les Bellamy Council 14/26 Climate Policies

Kelowna resident for 37 years, business owner and community advocate with decades of leadership experience. I believe in practical problem-solving, responsible spending, accountability and getting results. Less Politics. Real Solutions.

Downtown Full profile →
Christopher Bocskei Council 25/26 Climate Policies

40 year resident and local business owner, As a proud Rutland resident who has overcome youth homelessness and addiction, Chris brings real-world perspective, compassion, and true accountability to City Hall.

Rutland Full profile →
Doris Bregolisse Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Nikki Csek Council 17/26 Climate Policies

Kelowna resident of 28 years, business owner and CEO of Csek Creative and KelownaNow. I've chaired boards, served on the Mayor's Task Force for the Performing Arts, and believe where you live you give. Solutions first, weighed on cost and results.

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Greg Dahms Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Todd Daniels Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Maxine DeHart Council 24/26 Climate Policies

I have been a councillor since 2011. Also a Director on the RDCO and Chamber of Commerce. I am employed at the Ramada Hotel and have been in media for 29 years. Founded the Maxine DeHart United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast that has raised $1.2M.

Kelowna Full profile →
Indy Dhial Council 23/26 Climate Policies

Indy Dhial is a local business owner, community advocate, husband, and father running for Kelowna City Council. Through his childcare business and leadership with several community organizations, Indy understands how decisions at City Hall affect fam

Rutland Full profile →
Crystal Dougan Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Tim Down Council 24/26 Climate Policies

Tim Down is a Kelowna real estate advisor with 38+ years of experience in property, taxation and development. A former municipal councillor, he supports practical, evidence-based decisions on resilience, affordability and fiscal responsibility.

Lower Mission Full profile →
Julia Fraser Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Daniel Fritter Council DID NOT RESPOND
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BG Bal Grewal Council 18/26 Climate Policies

Bal Grewal calls Kelowna home—it’s where he lives, works, and runs his business as Managing Partner of BSG Law Corp. Beyond his legal practice, Bal is an active community advocate who believes City Hall works best when it truly listens to the people

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King James Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Hamid Khajavi Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Kevin Kraft Council 12/26 Climate Policies

Kevin Kraft is a local government leader, farmer, educator, and community volunteer. A Rutland-raised young family man, Kevin brings practical experience, established relationships, and a commitment to responsible growth and a stronger Kelowna.

Kelowna Full profile →
Davis Kyle Council 23/26 Climate Policies

Employed as a Procurement and Contracting Specialist. Former Vice Chair of the Planning Advisory Committee for the RDCO. ​Co-Founder of Strong Towns Kelowna Past President of the Kelowna Cycling Coalition Volunteer with FairVote Canada

Capri Full profile →
Gord Lovegrove Council 25/26 Climate Policies

Married father of four. Professor Emeritus of Sustainable Communities. Former Kelowna transportation planner. Former UBC Vancouver to develop & implement student U-Pass program. Former Science Advisor to federal Deputy Minister TC, INFRC, ECCC.

Pandosy Full profile →
Teresa May Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Trevor McAleese Council 26/26 Climate Policies

Trevor is a lifelong resident and independent video game developer. His vision for Kelowna is forward-thinking on transportation, sustainable industry, and water & food security to ensure greater resilience of ecology & economy for a livable future.

South Pandosy Full profile →
Randy Millis Council 0/26 Climate Policies

Randy Millis is a multimedia journalist, advocate and longtime Kelowna resident with experience in radio, IT, small business, and community and shelter support. He brings lived experience of disability and housing instability.

North End Full profile →
Humberto Morales Council DID NOT RESPOND
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BP Brian Pinter Council 24/26 Climate Policies

I'm a proud father of 2 adult children, a long-time Kelowna resident, former mortgage broker, and local business owner, dedicated community member and former RCMP Auxiliary Constable. I bring extensive private sector experience to local leadership.

Lower Mission Full profile →
JC Rathwell Council 17/26 Climate Policies

I’ve lived in Kelowna for over 30 years, built small businesses, signed paycheques, and felt the direct impact of City Hall’s decisions. I’m running on a simple idea: we don’t have a “homelessness” problem, we have a drug and soft‑on‑crime problem.

Kelowna Full profile →
Brady Rogers Council 0/26 Climate Policies

I'm Brady, and I guess I'm running for city council. It's the last thing I expected to be doing this year, but I'd like to help make our great city even better for the people that live here.

North Clifton Full profile →
Mike Rose Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Todd Sanderson Council 24/26 Climate Policies

Todd Sanderson is a longtime Kelowna resident, business owner and CPA. A former president of the Kelowna Chamber, DKA and URBA, he supports responsible growth, climate resilience and a healthy future for Kelowna.

Kelowna Full profile →
Corey Severin Council DID NOT RESPOND
  Full profile →
Mohini Singh Council DID NOT RESPOND
  Full profile →
Glendon Smedley Council DID NOT RESPOND
  Full profile →
Silverado Socrates Council DID NOT RESPOND
  Full profile →
Laura Thurnheer Council DID NOT RESPOND
  Full profile →
Lee-Ann Tiede Council DID NOT RESPOND
  Full profile →
Rick Webber Council DID NOT RESPOND
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Rob Wilkinson Council DID NOT RESPOND
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How to vote

On October 17, 2026, Kelowna voters will elect a Mayor and 8 Councillors.

Are you registered to vote?

Find out more about how and where to vote from the City of Kelowna kelowna.ca/election

Request a mail ballot

Eligible voters can request a mail ballot

  • Online: Complete the Mail Ballot Request Form
  • In person: Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna
  • By phone: 250‑469‑8645

Deadlines: Tuesday, Oct. 13 – Last day to request mail ballots for in‑person pickup.

Receive your ballot

Mail ballots will be available for pick up at City Hall from October 1 to October 14, 2026.

Return your ballot

Completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Oct. 17 to be counted. Return your ballot:

  • In person at the Office of the City Clerk, Kelowna City Hall (2nd floor)
  • By drop box at City Hall beside the main Water Street entrance
  • By mail to: Office of the City Clerk, Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4

Using Canada Post to return your ballot? Plan ahead: the last day for mail delivery is Friday, Oct. 16.

Special Voting

Special voting opportunities are also provided for eligible residents, family members, and staff in some long-term care facilities, in coordination with Interior Health. Special voting will also be offered at Kelowna General Hospital during designated hours on general voting day.

Voting tip

When you vote, only vote for the candidates you want elected. If that is one mayor and five councillors, only put down those names. For council, the top candidates with the most votes are elected, so if you vote for someone that you don't really want elected, that may bump your preferred candidates off the list.

Voting opportunities

DateTypeLocationStart timeEnd time
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Parkinson Rec Centre 1800 Parkinson Way 8:00am 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Advanced Voting Day MNP Place 4105 Gordon Drive 8:00am 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Black Box Theatre 1375 Water St. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Black Box Theatre 1375 Water St. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Central Okanagan United Church 721 Bernard Ave. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day East Kelowna Community Hall 2704 East Kelowna Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Evangel Church 3261 Gordon Dr. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Mission Creek Alliance Church 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day MNP Place 4105 Gordon Dr. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day North Glenmore Elementary School 125 Snowsell St. N. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Okanagan College 1000 KLO Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Okanagan Mission Community Hall 4409 Lakeshore Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Parkinson Recreation Centre 1800 Parkinson Way 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Quigley Elementary School 705 Kitch Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Rutland Elementary School 620 Webster Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Advanced Voting Day Rutland Elementary School 620 Webster Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Springvalley Middle School 350 Ziprick Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Advanced Voting Day University of BC Okanagan 3272 University Way University Centre 200 Ballroom Way 8:00am 6:00pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026 General Voting Day Watson Road Elementary School 475 Yates Rd. 8:00am 8:00pm

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