School trustee Lee-Ann Tiede declares for Kelowna council

Lee-Ann Tiede, who has served three terms as school trustee, has declared for Kelowna councillor. The move up the food chain seems a natural progression for Tiede. Central Okanagan school trustees gave themselves a raise in 2026. Eyebrows were raised on the optics of handing themselves raises while the Central Okanagan Public Schools is facing a $4.2 million deficit in the 2026-27 budget. Lee-Ann Tiede was the lone trustee to oppose the resolution.

The bump was from $25,564 to $26,102 for trustees. Kelowna councillor pays $58,080 for part-time duties.