Understanding governance is essential to ensuring effective and transparent leadership in our community. Our goal is to support citizens in understanding the governance processes that shape our community and to foster trust and accountability in City Council.
The City of Kamloops is governed by an elected Mayor and eight Councillors for a four-year term on City Council, which represents the City at large and our residents. Our Mayor and Council set priorities, establish policies, and make decisions for the community as a whole. Mayor and Council are responsible for setting the tax rate, approving the City’s budget, and determining overarching service levels. The current Mayor and Council were sworn into office on November 1, 2022, and will serve until Fall 2026.
The City of Kamloops has strong, accountable governance and makes fact-based decisions.
We embrace our diversity and shared commitment to the citizens of Kamloops. We put the interests of the City ahead of our own and advocate with a unified voice, fostering public confidence through healthy debate and sound decision-making which we collectively stand behind.
–Council Strategic Plan 2023–2026
