A commitment to Kelowna
Anyone can say they'll listen. I want to prove it.
Before election day on October 17, Teresa is committing to 1,000 one-on-one conversations with residents across all Kelowna neighbourhoods. No scripts, no filters, just listening. This page tracks every one of them.
Goal reached
1,001
Conversations and counting
Includes conversations from before the tour's formal launch.
15
Coffee sessions
Areas visited
Downtown · Rutland · Glenmore · Mission · Upper Mission · Capri/Landmark · Pandosy · Black Mountain
Updated September 13
Where to find me
The coffee sessions have wrapped up. Now I'm having conversations wherever people are: on the street, at community events, door knocking, and visiting local businesses. If you see me, stop and say hello.
Follow along on Facebook to see where I'll be.
Saturday
Sept 26 · 1:30–4:30 PM
Meet All Candidates
Willow Park Church
Hear from all candidates and learn about their vision for Kelowna.
Get directionsSunday
Sept 27 · 6:00–9:00 PM
Municipal Candidates Meet & Greet
Laurel Packing House
An informal evening to meet the candidates and discuss the issues.
Get directionsThursday
Oct 8 · 12:00–3:00 PM
Civic Connect BBQ
UBC Okanagan
Meet the candidates, enjoy a BBQ and talk about the future of Kelowna.
Get directionsCastanet / Revelry candidate forums
Sept 24 · Oct 1
Live forums, online and in person. Candidates are divided among the three evenings, with live broadcasts planned.
Details at Castanet.netSee every candidate on the City of Kelowna's official candidate list.
The three questions
What do you love most about Kelowna?
What concerns you most?
If you could change one thing at City Hall, what would it be?
This week I heard
Every Sunday, a short recap of what came up in that week's conversations.
Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour reaches its goal with 1,001 conversations across Kelowna: what residents said about homelessness and recovery, growth and infrastructure, the cost of building, housing for people who live here, and roads.
Read moreWeek seven of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour across Kelowna: 144 conversations on recovery and homelessness, excessive vehicle noise, needles in parks, and a practical idea to curb illegal dumping, bringing the running total to 810.
Read moreWeek six of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour across Kelowna: 371 conversations from Tower Ranch to Rutland to Landmark, on youth and recovery, traffic and road safety, struggling local businesses, city transparency, and affordability.
Read moreWeek five of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour across Landmark, Rutland, and a women's event in Kelowna: what 105 residents said about homelessness and safety, accessible housing, speaking at council, term limits, and belonging.
Read moreWeek four of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in the Mission, Kelowna — the week the wildfires came close: what 74 residents said about fire preparedness, evacuation and growth, water, mental health, and transit.
Read moreWeek three of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in Glenmore, Kelowna: what 22 residents said about street safety, roads and growth, parking, and the cost of living — plus a call for new voices on council.
Read moreWeek two of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in Rutland, Kelowna: what 34 residents said about homelessness and safety, roads and growth, city spending, and staying informed.
Read moreWeek one of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in Downtown Kelowna: what 25 residents said about safety, the performing arts centre site, city spending, and family programming.
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