Laura Thurnheer

Council · Kelowna

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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.

– Support electrification of new buildings. No response

– Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems. No response

– Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security. No response

– Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings. No response

– Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events. No response

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.

– Endorse the fossil fuel treaty and commit to phase out fossil fuels. No response

– Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources. No response

– Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters. No response

– Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation. No response

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.

– Protect and restore ecosystems, which are essential to human survival, health, and economic well-being. No response

– Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater. No response

– Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents. No response

– Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife. No response

Land Use

We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.

– Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit. No response

– Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience. No response

– Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens. No response

Transport

Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).

– Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit. No response

– Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities. No response

– Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone. No response

– Expand EV charging infrastructure. No response

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.

– Implement water conservation plans and educate the public to conserve drinking water. No response

– Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure. No response

– Develop and implement a water security plan. No response

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.

– Implement zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal. No response

– Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience. No response

– Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible. No response

✓ Supportive

~ Neutral

× Opposed

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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?

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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?

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What policies would you support to protect mature trees, expand Kelowna's tree canopy, and increase shade on both public and private land?

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What would you fund or change over the next four years to improve public transit, walking and cycling, and reduce transportation emissions?

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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?

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What two climate actions would you champion during your term, and what measurable progress should Kelowna residents expect within four years?

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Campaign contributions

Public records from Elections BC — 15 contributions totalling $11,250.00.

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

15 contributions · $11,250.00

Contributor	Date	Amount	Office	Jurisdiction
OKANAGAN COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION	Oct 31, 2014	$1,000.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
BOB CALLAHAN	Oct 24, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
APEX SAND AND GRAVEL	Nov 12, 2014	$250.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
MARY HUCULAK	Nov 3, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
FREEMARK INFORMATION SERVICES INC	Oct 14, 2014	$250.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
MKS RESOURCES INC	Nov 13, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
3652 INVESTMENTS LTD	Nov 13, 2014	$250.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
LEXINGTON ENTERPRISES LTD	Nov 13, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
TRAK CONSTRUCTION LTD	Nov 13, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
WAYNE MCALPINE	Nov 3, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
DIANE MCGILLVARY	Oct 14, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
ALISON MOSCROP	Nov 13, 2014	$150.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
KATHY PARTON	Nov 13, 2014	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
LAURA THURNHEER	Nov 13, 2014	$8,000.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA
MARY JANE TURTON	Oct 24, 2014	$150.00	COUNCILLOR	KELOWNA

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