Resilient communities where people are prioritized
Strong Towns Kelowna is an organisation advocating for livable and financially resilient communities.
Strong Towns Kelowna is an organisation advocating for livable and financially resilient communities.
Strong citizens are moving beyond the failing development approach toward one that creates stronger, more prosperous and more livable places from the bottom-up.
We are advocating for a safe streets, a city built by many hands, and housing market that responds rapidly to local needs without reliance on outside capital.
Les Bellamy is a Kelowna business owner and community leader who has called the city home since 1989. Over three decades in business, he has managed complex projects, balanced budgets and made decisions where accountability matters. His community involvement includes business leadership, volunteer work and civic advocacy. Having lived in Rutland, the Lower Mission, North Glenmore, the Upper Mission and now downtown, Les understands the different needs of a growing city. He is running for Kelowna City Council in 2026, focused on practical, accountable decision-making, safer streets, housing affordability and responsible growth.
