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Councillor Les Bellamy

Kelowna City Council, 2026-2030 term · First term

11,472 official votes, 8 of 8 elected councillors

Les Bellamy is a first-term Kelowna city councillor, elected on October 17, 2026 with 11,472 votes. Bellamy campaigned on public safety and street disorder, with the slogan "Less Politics. Real Solutions."

What is Les Bellamy's platform?

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

  • Public safety and street disorder

    Bellamy calls this the most urgent issue and wants existing resources deployed differently, with the City held accountable for results.

    Les Bellamy statement, Kelowna Capital News

  • Consistent bylaw enforcement

    Bellamy wants existing laws and bylaws enforced consistently, regardless of income, background or circumstance.

    Les Bellamy statement, Kelowna Capital News

  • Detox, treatment and recovery

    Bellamy argues enforcement alone will not solve the crisis. Bellamy wants harm reduction focused more on prevention, with greater access to detox, treatment and recovery.

    Les Bellamy statement, Kelowna Capital News

  • Results from the Province

    Bellamy says the City cannot fix provincial health, housing and social services alone. Bellamy says the City should measure what works and demand better results from provincial partners.

    Les Bellamy statement, Kelowna Capital News

  • Open council meetings and a budget review

    Bellamy has proposed opening the first 30 minutes of every council meeting to residents and bringing in an independent review of the City's $1.1-billion budget.

    KelownaNow, incoming councillor Les Bellamy

How has Les Bellamy voted?

Les Bellamy'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 Les Bellamy?

  • Arrived in Kelowna at 19 and has lived in the city for almost 40 years. Source
  • Has built businesses, led organizations and volunteered locally over that time. Source

How do I contact Les Bellamy?

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