I interviewed our mayoral candidates. Here’s what they said…
Ron Cannan.
Ron Cannan is a longtime Kelowna resident, businessman, and politician with more than two decades of experience in public office. He served on Kelowna City Council from 1996 to 2005, represented Kelowna–Lake Country as a Conservative Member of Parliament from 2006 to 2015, and returned to City Council in 2022. His professional background includes business management, sales, consulting, and community involvement. He is now running for Mayor of Kelowna in the 2026 municipal election.
Tom Dyas.
Tom Dyas is Kelowna's incumbent mayor, first elected in 2022. Before entering municipal politics, he spent more than three decades in the insurance and financial services industry, founding TD Benefits. He previously served as President of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in numerous local sports and community organizations. Dyas ran for mayor in 2018 and 2022, bringing a business-focused approach to municipal government. He is seeking a second term in the 2026 election.