Tom Dyas is the Mayor of Kelowna. Dyas was re-elected on October 17, 2026 with 19,454 votes, on a platform covering public safety, housing, homelessness, infrastructure, city finances and the local economy.
What is Tom Dyas's platform?
These priorities summarize statements made during or after the 2026 campaign. Each point links to its source.
Public safety
The campaign says Kelowna added 33 RCMP officers, 17 bylaw officers and 18 firefighters last term. Dyas pledged to keep pressing Victoria and Ottawa on bail reform, Crown prosecutors and treatment for people in serious crisis.
Housing supply and affordability
Dyas pledged to remove barriers to building and support responsible growth, following faster approvals and fast-track infill programs last term.
Homelessness
The campaign counts 180 transitional tiny homes in Kelowna. Dyas pledged to push for more treatment, recovery, complex-care and supportive housing.
Roads and infrastructure
Dyas supports continued building of roads, bridges, transit and recreation facilities, including work on the KLO Bridge, the Clement Crosstown Connector and the new Parkinson Recreation Centre.
City finances
The campaign points to service-based budgeting, four internal audits a year instead of one, and quarterly financial reporting. The campaign also promises more accountability at City Hall.
Local economy
Dyas pledged to work with businesses and other governments to attract investment and support local employers, with airport expansion cited as a source of new employment land.
How has Tom Dyas voted?
The City's Council Voting Dashboard shows how Tom Dyas 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 Tom Dyas?
How do I contact Tom Dyas?
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