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Bill DesrosiersOneBC

Candidate for Kelowna Centre

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 12 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor, a hospital, and care when we need it?

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Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

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Cost of living

Can I afford groceries, hydro and insurance?

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Economy & jobs

Will BC's economy create good jobs where I live?

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Education

Will my kids' schools be properly funded?

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Environment & climate

Is the province protecting forests, water and climate?

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Public safety

Will repeat offenders stay off my street?

Desrosiers names crime his biggest concern in Kelowna Centre.

  • Named crime as his biggest concern in the Kelowna Centre race
  • Said improving access to detox services is an important first step for people struggling with addiction
Show their words & source (reported remarks)
“The biggest thing for me right now is crime”

Source: Global News (Okanagan): Public safety takes centre stage in closely watched Kelowna election race · October 22, 2026

Confidence:High

Transportation

Will the highways, ferries and transit keep up?

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Mental health & addictions

How will the province handle the toxic-drug crisis?

Desrosiers says improving access to detox is a key first step, since the window to help is narrow with nowhere to go.

  • Said improving access to detox services is an important first step for people struggling with addiction, because the window to help is narrow with nowhere to go
Show their words & source (reported remarks)
“We have to be able to get these people when they come for help because right now that window is so narrow and there is nowhere for them to go”

Source: Global News (Okanagan): Public safety takes centre stage in closely watched Kelowna election race · October 22, 2026

Confidence:High

Seniors & long-term care

Can seniors age with dignity in BC?

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Indigenous relations

How will the province work with Indigenous peoples?

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Government & taxes

Is the province spending my money wisely?

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