The City of Kelowna Chief Election Officer has officially declared 46 candidates for the 2022 Kelowna General Local Election, following the close of the nomination withdrawal period.
“Local government is the closest to daily life so it’s important residents exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard,” said Laura Bentley, Chief Election Officer, City of Kelowna.
On Oct. 15, eligible voters will elect a mayor and eight councillors for Kelowna City Council, and four school trustees for the School District No.23 Board of Education. Advance voting begins October 5.
Voters can find candidate names, contact information and links to individual websites and social media platforms (if provided by candidates) on kelowna.ca/election.
Those running in the election include five candidates for mayor, 32 candidates for Kelowna City Council and nine candidates for school trustee.
Mayor:
Councillor:
School District No. 23 Board of Education School Trustee:
Residents can find dates, times and locations, and sign up for election e-updates at kelowna.ca/election or join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #kelownavotes.