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Very suspect when a business is directly spending money to influence voters in order to award themselves a contract renewal.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 8h

Beginning the day with a non-partisan talk at Aberdeen Hall on the importance of voting with 6th graders, then having conversations with voters in the Abbott St area, then voting, then 5pm mayoral debate (stream online), filming a GOTV with other candidates, and a climate town hall at Rustic Reel.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 8h

It's a busy first day of early voting! Make sure to get out there and exercise your democratic right (and responsibility) this election season. If you feel like waiting, you can tune in live to the mayoral debate today to better evaluate your options.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 22h

Councillor Stack has done excellent work at the Council table. He is thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and has guided council as someone who takes their high-level strategic oversight powers seriously. I’m very grateful for his support. www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/article...

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 06/10/2026

Distraction is the second leading cause of fatal crashes in our region and province. We hope that all candidates take that seriously, especially those from a party campaigning on public safety. (Video from ABC School Board Candidate Lina Vargas on Instagram)

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thank you Doug! I appreciate it.

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Stewart Prest @stewartprest.ca · 06/10/2026

I know the main headline here is PQ back in power and possibly a referendum to follow, but the 1a headline is absolutely that first past the post is not a great fit for politics in Quebec (and other provinces) at the moment.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I’m very happy to be one of two candidates, and the only non-incumbent, to be supported by both Kelowna electoral advocacy organizations this fall.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thank you very much to the North Okanagan Labour Council for your consideration and support. I look forward to working on lowering our cost of living, attracting good-paying jobs to Kelowna, and investing in our communities’ quality of life while supporting workers of all ages.

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Westside Backyard @westside-backyard.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"We are dealing with the economics of time, not hour by hour through the day, but with the economics of time by decades and generations. Time makes the high building costs of one generation the bargains of a following generation." - Jane Jacobs A generation of future bargains erased

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I think this editorial from Marshall Jones is a very good primer to what is going on in the Kelowna mayoral race. infonews.ca/news/7936080... It’s quietly one of the most interesting races in the Province. And IMO, the outcome isn’t going to be very close.

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JONESIE: A lot of people are counting on Tom Dyas in Kelowna; it shouldn't be this hard | iNFOnews.ca

They don't want Ron Cannan to win, but voting for Dyas should feel a lot better than this.

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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 03/10/2026

It’s only “value capture” if it comes from the Georgist region of land value taxation. Development fees and exactions are just sparkling housing taxes.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

There’s a lot to be said for property tax being all land milliage, not improvements, but yes. Land Value Capture only exists from rationing the solution to artificial scarcity.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New rule: Any candidates who reply-all to questions emailed by voters that include the emails of all 37 candidates in the “to” column, instead of as BCC, need to stop.

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KelownaNow @kelownanow.com · 03/10/2026

Residents asked to help name future middle school in central Kelowna “This new school in the heart of Kelowna deserves a name that will deepen its natural connection to the land and the community where it’s located.” Learn more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

kelownanow.com

Residents asked to help name future middle school in central Kelowna

A new middle school will be built in Kelowna over the coming years. The 800-student school is going to be built at the corner of Bern...

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Elections have a way of clarifying who matters to political parties (car owners) and whose priorities can wait for another day (transit advocates). My dispatch from Day 1 on David Eby’s four day mid-election road trip. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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ANALYSIS | Eby puts needs of car owners ahead of transit advocates in ruling out Metro Vancouver vehicle levy | CBC News

For the last 18 months, a vehicle levy has been talked about by TransLink as a potential way to create a more sustainable funding model, as revenue from fuel taxes continues to decline. But all that w...

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It’s not called the Orange Catholic bible for nothing.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

ForChange was looking for people who will ask tough questions, listen to public input, and work to make our city more affordable, safe, and livable for our residents. Please vote Davis Kyle for Kelowna City Council on Oct 17th!

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Leadership is about preparation, experience, and balancing perspectives around the council table through thoughtful collaboration. We are not a slate, we won’t always agree, but I’m grateful to the process and organizers, particularly the debates that really illuminated who will be ready on Day 1.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thank you ForChange for adding me to your recommendations for Kelowna City Council!

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

(Can’t resist a tiny bit of candidate playing pundit). This list is not an endorsement of anyone. How it shakes down from top 13 to top 8 will be fascinating.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you had to pick six people who over performed over the three debates, it would probably be: Kyle Thurnheer Dhial Kraft Csek Bellamy Then you add in the two trustees running, and the incumbents running, and McAlleese as a former Fed candidate and heavy door knocker. That’s the leading pack (13)

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Third and final Castanet debate tonight. I will be attending in-person to view. I am hopeful that we will see a more substantive and well-prepared debate than the second round. Rumour has it there will be some more pointed questions in the candidate-to-candidate portion.

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

From electric vehicles to “DEI bike lanes,” transportation has become a partisan battleground. But 50 years ago, Washington came together to save transit systems, address deadly car designs, and reduce vehicle pollution. Much has changed—and it’s not just MAGA. My exploration (gift link) 🧵

bloomberg.com

Why US Transportation Policy Became a Partisan Battleground

Republicans and Democrats keep clashing over what was once a comparatively nonpartisan issue. When did getting around turn into another thing for Americans to fight about?

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good to hear the Victoria fire chief flat-out contradicting the firefighters' union and saying no, bike lanes do not slow down emergency vehicles. #YYJ

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I’ve knocked on more than 8k doors since June, but even then, seeing a military surplus ammunition box as a mailbox this evening was unique. Likely not a swing voter :)

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you to Nicole and Jean-Claude, incredible volunteers who took the time to supercut my Castanet debate answers. Now available for easy sharing as a YouTube playlist. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Davis Kyle - Castanet Debate Playlist - YouTube

All clips from the Castanet.net For Change debate. Platform available at kyleforkelowna.ca Contact Davis at kyleforkelowna@gmail.com

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Great news! Thank you to everyone who pulled this together, from city council, city staff, to MP Fuhr and his team Huge economic benefits for our residents and region. More important than ever to build out the transit connectivity and housing towards YLW www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...

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Federal government commits $22.4 million for development of east lands at Kelowna International Airport

The federal government is making a major investment in the expansion of industrial and commercial land at Kelowna International Airport.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who said hi at the North Okanagan Labour Council forum. A great evening discussing housing, transportation, democracy accountability, public safety, and infrastructure.

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Marco Chitti @chittimarco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It has been much easier at the municipal level though, were I had it much clearer which party was closer to my worldview on urban issues. Harder to feel the same when I look at provincial or federal politics, where my vote is cast mostly by "party whose worldview I dislike the least".

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hey let’s fix this

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Keaton H @keaton-hawk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I love how the main takeaway of this video is that making cyclists yield to cars at intersections is ridiculous. Unfortunately Edmonton has this same rule and even installed yield signs on intersections that use elephant feet markings.

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Cycling Made Difficult (but it's getting better!)

YouTube video by Not Just Bikes

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thanks to Global for this important coverage. I have noticed, already, a significant change with dialled-in voters. The timing is a significant challenge for local campaigns, who will bleed volunteers, and who fundraise without tax credits. globalnews.ca/video/120747...

globalnews.ca

Impact of competing municipal and provincial elections in B.C. | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Impact of competing municipal and provincial elections in B.C. Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 19/09/2026

This outcome highlighted a recurring challenge for urban transformation: politicians and planners often hear most from those who oppose change, not necessarily from those who stand to benefit from it. While opponents may be more organised, vocal and visible, they don’t represent the silent majority.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We just dropped a bombshell investigation into ChatGPT's role in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. Incredible reporting from @markfollman.bsky.social that will have far-reaching effects...hopefully: www.motherjones.com/media/2026/0...

motherjones.com

ChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge school shooter focus on guns, tactics, and terror, our investigation reveals

OpenAI’s chatbot fed the shooter’s violent fantasies and planning up to the massacre.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Second Castanet debate starting now. Tune in online at Castanet.net

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I hope that BC policymakers get serious on both tax and regulatory reform in order to lower the cost of living, operating, and improving competitiveness. Reform towards LVT, Pigouvian taxes, and a VAT are more economically efficient (and fair) for everyone.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@larsiusprime.bsky.social Great article from Lars, not just for the five-year retrospective, but for the updates that have gone on at the (US) state level and internationally. The fundamental lessons on not taxing productivity or property improvements in a productivity and housing crisis remain.

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Ben Vaught @benvaught.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It doesn’t make sense to me that a bill to build more homes “did nothing to improve affordability” but also investors are cutting rents because of all the new apartments tnledger.com/editorial/Ar...

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Good luck to all local candidates running in this difficult environment. Thank you to Infonews for reaching out for an interview. Article link:https://infonews.ca/news/7881008/municipal-candidates-in-okanagan-have-serious-concerns-about-snap-provincial-election/

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On the other hand, it raises the risk that local elections will be drowned out by media buys, a huge new influx of signs, and the much larger Provincial campaigns, losing out on essential volunteer hours and voter outreach.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are in a Provincial election now, and there’s nothing that can be done about it. In a way, I’m glad that Kelowna residents will have a say on Provincial issues like health care, education and school construction, care homes, and complex needs medical treatment for mental health and additions.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

To nobody’s surprise, even at rush hour, the bus takes the longest, and a scooter would probably be competitive if Lime was allowed all the way to the airport without a walk zone. So many jobs, and of course, general tourism, revolve around the airport lands. BRT should be built

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Two other candidates and I did a collab on the need for better transit on the core downtown to airport route. Brady took a scooter, Trevor took transit, and I got the short straw to drive. www.instagram.com/reel/DdphLR6... Very important to improve speed and frequency on key routes.

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Davis Kyle @daviskyle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

After my name, the signs literally safe “Safe Streets, Strong Economy”. Neither slogan belongs to one side of the political spectrum. Certainly not the one that tends to oppose better street design standards.

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