James Kay is the first out of the gate. The former director of development engineering with the city of Kelowna is the first non-establishment to officially announce his candidacy for city council. Kay announced Wednesday morning that he would run for one of the eight city council seats when voters elect a new municipal government in October. Conducting a “Kelowna Priority” campaign, Kay says the city needs to focus on sustainability with a renewed focus on increasing revenue, reducing costs, and securing resources in the areas most in need. including infrastructure to support development. “I’m running to make sure Kelowna continues on a path of responsible growth,” says Kay. “We need to make sure we can provide the services, facilities and infrastructure that residents need and prioritize investments that will make a positive difference to all Kelowna residents … all while providing the best value for money. our money. “ Kay grew up and ran several small businesses before moving to town hall where he served as the city’s engineering director from 2016 to 2021. He believes that the background of the civil engineer and his infrastructure put him in a good position to provide “leadership knowledge” when it comes to the most pressing needs of the city. “Local government provides the most immediate opportunity for people to make changes. “The more we participate, the better we will be able to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.” You can get more information at jameskay4kelowna.ca.
