2026 Candidate Q&A

How can you tell if someone running for local office will do a good job? How can you ensure that they will improve Kelowna's economy. How can you figure out whether this candidate for mayor or city council is going to uphold Strong Towns principles and take a thoughtful, incremental approach to your community's problems? Below are the answers to 10 questions we posed to each council candidate for the 2026 election. As well as a short bio provided by the candidate.

Les Bellamy 2026

Les Bellamy 2026

Les Bellamy is a Kelowna business owner and community leader who has called the city home since 1989. Over three decades in business, he has managed complex projects, balanced budgets and made decisio...

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Trevor McAleese 2026

Trevor McAleese 2026

Trevor McAleese is a lifelong resident and independent video game developer. Combining a background in business and government with experience working hands-on in Kelowna’s agricultural, hospitality, ...

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Davis Kyle 2026

Davis Kyle 2026

Davis Kyle, 29, is a procurement and contract management professional who has called Kelowna home since 2003. After earning a Bachelor of Commerce for the University of Victoria, he has served as the ...

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