Indy Dhial
Council · Kelowna
Rutland 41 yrs
About
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
Policy commitments
Buildings
We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.
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Support electrification of new buildings.
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Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems.
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Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security.
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events.
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Climate Justice
Our community is already experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel pollution, and taxpayers are on the hook to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
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Endorse the fossil fuel treaty and commit to phase out fossil fuels.
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Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources.
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Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters.
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Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation.
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Ecosystems
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.
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Protect and restore ecosystems, which are essential to human survival, health, and economic well-being.
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
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Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents.
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
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Land Use
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
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Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit.
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
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Transport
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
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Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit.
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
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Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone.
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Expand EV charging infrastructure.
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Watersheds
Climate change, increasing populations, and overconsumption threaten our water security. Healthy watersheds and forests are critical to support clean drinking water, stormwater management, climate resilience, and biodiversity for future generations.
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Implement water conservation plans and educate the public to conserve drinking water.
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Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure.
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Develop and implement a water security plan.
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Zero Waste
Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.
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Implement zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal.
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
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Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible.
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Climate action
How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?
My climate contribution has been practical and community-focused rather than through a formal climate advisory committee. Through my work in childcare, youth sports, business associations and community organizations, I have supported strong local services, responsible use of resources and neighborhoods where people can meet more of their daily needs close to home.
As a council candidate, I have advocated for protecting Kelowna’s water supply and watersheds, preparing infrastructure for wildfire, flooding and extreme heat, improving building efficiency, and expanding practical transportation choices. I believe climate action must be measurable, affordable and designed with residents, businesses and local infrastructure capacity in mind. I also recognize that I have more to learn and would listen to climate experts, First Nations and residents when making decisions.
As a council candidate, I have advocated for protecting Kelowna’s water supply and watersheds, preparing infrastructure for wildfire, flooding and extreme heat, improving building efficiency, and expanding practical transportation choices. I believe climate action must be measurable, affordable and designed with residents, businesses and local infrastructure capacity in mind. I also recognize that I have more to learn and would listen to climate experts, First Nations and residents when making decisions.
Questions for Kelowna
Would you accelerate Kelowna's adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code, and what other measures would you support to improve building efficiency and resilience to extreme heat?
I would support a phased acceleration of the Zero Carbon Step Code, provided it is coordinated with electrical-grid capacity, construction costs and housing affordability. We should set clear timelines and work with builders, utilities and senior governments so new requirements are practical and achievable.
I would also support incentives for heat pumps and energy retrofits, passive cooling and ventilation standards, increased tree canopy and shade, and building designs that reduce indoor temperatures during extreme heat. For existing rental buildings, we should pursue grants and rebates before imposing costly requirements that could be passed on to tenants. Climate action should lower emissions, protect residents and produce measurable results without making housing less affordable.
I would also support incentives for heat pumps and energy retrofits, passive cooling and ventilation standards, increased tree canopy and shade, and building designs that reduce indoor temperatures during extreme heat. For existing rental buildings, we should pursue grants and rebates before imposing costly requirements that could be passed on to tenants. Climate action should lower emissions, protect residents and produce measurable results without making housing less affordable.
What policies would you support to protect mature trees, expand Kelowna's tree canopy, and increase shade on both public and private land?
I would support stronger protection for healthy mature trees during development, with clear rules for when removal is necessary and reasonable replacement requirements based on the size and value of the trees lost. The City should prioritize planting along streets, sidewalks, transit stops, parks and other heat-vulnerable areas where shade will have the greatest public benefit.
On private land, I favor incentives such as rebates, free or subsidized trees, and guidance on climate-appropriate species rather than relying only on penalties. New developments should include adequate soil, space and long-term maintenance plans for trees to survive. These policies must also account for wildfire safety, water conservation etc.
On private land, I favor incentives such as rebates, free or subsidized trees, and guidance on climate-appropriate species rather than relying only on penalties. New developments should include adequate soil, space and long-term maintenance plans for trees to survive. These policies must also account for wildfire safety, water conservation etc.
What would you fund or change over the next four years to improve public transit, walking and cycling, and reduce transportation emissions?
Over the next four years, I would prioritize frequent and reliable transit on the routes people use most, including better evening and weekend service and improved connections to UBCO, Rutland, downtown and other major employment areas. Transit must be convenient enough to become a realistic choice, not simply available on paper.
I would also fund missing sidewalk connections, safer crossings, accessible bus stops and connected walking and cycling routes—especially near schools, commercial centers and high-density neighborhoods. Transportation projects should be reviewed as a complete network so improvements for one mode do not create unnecessary congestion or safety issues elsewhere. I would also support lower-emission municipal vehicles and transit buses as existing fleets are replaced and funding becomes available.
I would also fund missing sidewalk connections, safer crossings, accessible bus stops and connected walking and cycling routes—especially near schools, commercial centers and high-density neighborhoods. Transportation projects should be reviewed as a complete network so improvements for one mode do not create unnecessary congestion or safety issues elsewhere. I would also support lower-emission municipal vehicles and transit buses as existing fleets are replaced and funding becomes available.
Would you support expediting composting programs and invest in the required facilities in Kelowna? If so, what would you do to make it happen sooner?
Yes, I would support moving composting forward. It is a practical way to reduce waste going to the landfill and make better use of organic material. I would work with the Regional District and neighboring communities to identify the right facility, secure funding from senior governments and develop a clear timeline. The program must be convenient for residents, financially responsible and introduced in a way that produces measurable results.
What two climate actions would you champion during your term, and what measurable progress should Kelowna residents expect within four years?
I would champion two practical priorities: protecting Kelowna’s water supply and improving transportation choices.
Within four years, residents should see priority water, wildfire, flooding and extreme-heat projects funded or underway, with clear annual updates on the work completed.
Residents should also see more reliable transit on busy routes, better evening and weekend service, safer crossings, and missing sidewalk and cycling connections completed.
My focus would be simple: identify the biggest gaps, set realistic timelines, fund the work and report the results.
Within four years, residents should see priority water, wildfire, flooding and extreme-heat projects funded or underway, with clear annual updates on the work completed.
Residents should also see more reliable transit on busy routes, better evening and weekend service, safer crossings, and missing sidewalk and cycling connections completed.
My focus would be simple: identify the biggest gaps, set realistic timelines, fund the work and report the results.
Campaign contributions
Public records from Elections BC — 14 contributions totalling $10,250.00.
2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
14 contributions · $10,250.00
| Contributor | Date | Amount | Office | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAJINDER BAJWA | Oct 11, 2022 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| MUKH BOPARAI | Oct 13, 2022 | $300.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| RAGHWA GOPAL | Oct 11, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| PATRICK HECHT | Oct 5, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| AMAN HUNDAL | Oct 11, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| MANRAJ KANDOLA | Oct 6, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| DILPREET KAUR | Sep 21, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| SUKH KHUN KHUN | Sep 16, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| PARAMJIT PATARA | Sep 20, 2022 | $250.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| SOKHI SANDHU | Sep 10, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| PARMJEET SEHGEL | Sep 21, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| NAVJOT SINGH | Sep 21, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| DANIEL SINGLA | Oct 11, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
| RAHUL VIRK | Oct 6, 2022 | $700.00 | COUNCILLOR | KELOWNA |
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