Councillor Laura Thurnheer
Kelowna City Council, 2026-2030 term · First term
Laura Thurnheer is a first-term Kelowna city councillor, elected on October 17, 2026 with 11,950 votes. Thurnheer named crime and safety as a top priority, alongside the housing and infrastructure pressures of a growing city.
What is Laura Thurnheer's platform?
These priorities summarize statements made during or after the 2026 campaign. Each point links to its source.
Crime and safety
Thurnheer supports expanded police, fire and bylaw services and protection of citizen and business rights, with compassionate support for people experiencing homelessness.
Detox and care facilities
Thurnheer wants to lobby for immediate-care detox beds for youth and adults, a voluntary care facility like RedFish in the Lower Mainland, and a mandatory care facility.
Crime and Safety Task Force
Thurnheer says the task force's recommendations should keep moving at the local, provincial and national level.
Managing growth
Thurnheer says Kelowna's growth has brought challenges in housing, transportation, affordability and infrastructure. Thurnheer says decisions made now will shape what the city becomes.
How has Laura Thurnheer voted?
Laura Thurnheer'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.
Who is Laura Thurnheer?
How do I contact Laura Thurnheer?
City of Kelowna council page Laura Thurnheer campaign site Instagram Facebook
