A builder and problem-solver

Before entering public service, Tom Dyas spent nearly four decades building a successful family business.

He brought that same approach to City Hall: set clear priorities, make difficult decisions, measure progress and ensure every dollar is tied to a result residents can see.

Tom is a father of three, a longtime community volunteer and the former President of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Elected Mayor in 2022 Tom has prioritized getting city hall back to basics and delivering action on public safety, housing, infrastructure and accountability.

We got back to basics. We made progress. Now, let’s keep building.

Over the last four years, Tom has led a practical business approach at City Hall. Council invested in frontline public safety, accelerated housing, advanced major transportation projects, strengthened financial oversight and started building the recreation facilities our growing community needs.

There is still more work ahead. The answer is not to stop investing or start over. It is to keep building on the progress we have made.