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Lee-Ann Tiede (https://lee-anntiede.ca/) declared for Kelowna councillor.

The move up to Kelowna Council seems a natural progression for Tiede.

She has served three terms as school trustee, including two years as Board Chair, and three terms (9 years) as a Trustee with the Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District.

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. She refused the pay hike. The bump was from $25,564 to $26,102 for trustees. Kelowna councillor pays $58,080 for part-time duties. Lee-Ann Tiede has taken an interest in the plight of the folks on Gordon Drive and good on her for that.

_______________________________ Kelowna real estate broker and property tax advisor Tim Down is seeking a seat on Kelowna council. (https://www.timdown.ca/)

Down said his campaign will focus on practical judgment, fiscal responsibility and measurable results. Down's background is verifiable. He has advanced skills and extensive career experience in ICI property management. He holds the CAE, CCIM and RI professional designations and brings nearly four decades of experience in valuation, property assessment, taxation, real estate and business analysis. Here. (info@timdown.ca)