Councillor Davis Kyle

What is Davis Kyle's platform?

These priorities summarize statements made during or after the 2026 campaign. Each point links to its source.

• Housing and permits

  Kyle targets a vacancy rate above 5%, a plan to cut development cost charges through bonded infrastructure financing, permit timelines benchmarked against peer cities, and support for land-trust co-op housing.

  Davis Kyle promise tracker

• Public safety

  Kyle supports treatment and recovery housing, compassionate mandatory care in appropriate circumstances, dedicated foot patrols downtown, in Rutland and in Capri, and bail and sentencing reform.

  Davis Kyle promise tracker

• Getting around

  Kyle wants the 20 most crash-prone locations fixed first, wider traffic signal synchronization, rapid transit planning between downtown, UBC Okanagan and the airport, and filled gaps in sidewalks and bike routes.

  Davis Kyle promise tracker

• City finances

  Kyle proposes budgets that hold current service levels and require justification for increases. Kyle also proposes an independent review of taxes and permit fees, lifecycle costing on major projects, and online publication of major contracts.

  Davis Kyle promise tracker

• Council transparency

  Kyle wants council votes recorded electronically and searchable by councillor, less reliance on closed-door working groups, and provincial permission for ranked ballots.

  Davis Kyle promise tracker

• Tree canopy and wildfire

  Kyle targets a 30% urban tree canopy by 2035, up from 23%, phased mandatory FireSmart provisions in rural and suburban areas, and emergency egress analysis for suburban neighbourhoods.

  Davis Kyle promise tracker

How has Davis Kyle voted?

Davis Kyle's first term began on November 2, 2026. The City's Council Voting Dashboard covers motions since November 2022 and does not yet include this term.

City of Kelowna Council Voting Dashboard

Who is Davis Kyle?

• Procurement and contracting specialist in the public and private sectors. Source
• Former Vice Chair of the Regional District's Planning Advisory Committee. Source
• Co-founder of Strong Towns Kelowna and past president of the Kelowna Cycling Coalition. Source

How do I contact Davis Kyle?

City of Kelowna council page Davis Kyle campaign site X Instagram