Councillor’s opinions not reflective of Council

Mayor's Statement

The opinions expressed by Councillor Ron Cannan on January 2 in the local media are his personal views and do not represent the views of Kelowna City Council.  It is incumbent upon individual Councillors to explicitly state their views are personal and not those of Council as a whole. 

Members of Council and the public have shared their concerns with me regarding Councillor Cannan’s viewpoints and we are disappointed that he has used his elected position as a City Councillor in this way.  Many of the issues he has expressed opinions about are outside the jurisdiction of local government.

The Mayor of Kelowna is the official spokesperson for the City of Kelowna and I will continue to promote inclusivity and safety for all citizens while focusing on matters within the purview of local government.

Council recently approved a Code of Conduct governing the behaviour and expectations of Council and this matter will be given due consideration.    

This statement is our official response and we will have no further comment.