Updates
Beyond 1,000: Two Weeks on the Trail in Kelowna
Two weeks past 1,000 conversations in Kelowna: what residents are asking about the Performing Arts Centre, Kelowna Springs, empty buildings, and safety.
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The 1,000 Conversations Tour
Anyone can say they'll listen. I want to prove it.
Before election day on October 17, Teresa set out to have 1,000 one-on-one conversations with residents across all Kelowna neighbourhoods. No scripts, no filters, just listening. She passed it, and this page tracks what she heard.
Tour progress
Goal reached
Over 1,000 conversations with Kelowna residents
Teresa set out to have 1,000 one-on-one conversations before election day. She passed it, and she is still listening.
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Coffee sessions
Areas visited
Downtown · Rutland · Glenmore · Mission · Upper Mission · Capri/Landmark · Pandosy · Black Mountain
Where to find me
Out in the community
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.
Candidate events I'll be at
Saturday
Oct 17 · 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Election night celebration
Spice Garden Restaurant, 1030 Harvey Ave
Once the polls close, supporters, volunteers and anyone from the community are welcome to come celebrate together. No RSVP needed, just come by.
Get directionsSee every candidate on the City of Kelowna's official candidate list.
The three questions
Everyone gets the same three questions
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What do you love most about Kelowna?
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What concerns you most?
- 3
If you could change one thing at City Hall, what would it be?
This week I heard
What Kelowna is telling me
Every Sunday, a short recap of what came up in that week's conversations.
Updates
1,000 Conversations: We Reached the Goal in Kelowna
Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour reached its goal with 1,001 conversations, and what Kelowna residents said about housing, safety, growth and costs.
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This Week I Heard: 144 Conversations Across Kelowna
Week 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.
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This Week I Heard: Across the City, Kelowna
Week 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.
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This Week I Heard: Landmark, Rutland, and a Room Full of Women, Kelowna
Week 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.
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This Week I Heard: Mission, Kelowna
Week 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.
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This Week I Heard: Glenmore, Kelowna
Week 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.
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This Week I Heard: Rutland, Kelowna
Week 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.
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This Week I Heard: Downtown Kelowna
Week 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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