Councillor Gord Lovegrove
Kelowna City Council, 2026-2030 term · Re-elected
Gord Lovegrove is a Kelowna city councillor, re-elected on October 17, 2026 with 15,466 votes, the highest total among councillors. Lovegrove's platform focuses on transportation, affordability, sustainable growth and the local economy.
What is Gord Lovegrove's platform?
These priorities summarize statements made during or after the 2026 campaign. Each point links to its source.
Transportation and Okanagan Valley rail
Lovegrove wants less congestion through buses, cycling, walking paths and roundabouts. Lovegrove backs an electric tram-train passenger service through the Okanagan Valley.
Free bus passes
The COMpass proposal would provide free bus passes funded from local revenue such as downtown parking.
Affordability
Lovegrove supports affordable housing projects, short-term stabilization programs and youth care services.
Sustainable growth and jobs
Lovegrove wants research-based sustainable development, and new jobs through renewable energy and clean tech.
Heritage Conservation Area
Lovegrove wants Heritage Conservation Area guidelines to take precedence where a Transit Oriented Area overlaps, restoring earlier height and character protections.
Performing arts centre, off parkland
Lovegrove supports a new performing arts centre but opposes building it on Pioneer Gardens or other parkland.
How has Gord Lovegrove voted?
The City's Council Voting Dashboard shows how Gord Lovegrove voted on motions since November 2022. The City notes that minutes name only members who opposed a motion. Votes in favour are therefore inferred from attendance.
Who is Gord Lovegrove?
How do I contact Gord Lovegrove?
City of Kelowna council page Gord Lovegrove campaign site Instagram
