Why Indy Dhial Is Seeking a Seat on Kelowna City Council in 2026
Indy Dhial has announced his candidacy for Kelowna city council in the 2026 municipal election, highlighting safety, business experience, and community service.
Published 2 days ago on October 8, 2026
By Current Editor
Local Entrepreneur Joins Municipal Race
As part of its coverage leading up to the Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 municipal election, Black Press Media is inviting all local council candidates to share their background, motivations, and main priorities. Responses are being made public in the order they arrive.
Among those running is local entrepreneur Indy Dhial, who currently owns and runs a two-location licensed childcare business. His professional history also includes working as a regional sales manager at Shaw, where he directed teams across Northern British Columbia, the Thompson-Fraser area, and the Okanagan.
Community Involvement and Priorities
Dhial brings extensive experience from various community organizations. He serves as President of the OKGN Sports and Cultural Society, and sits as a director for the ECEBC Regulatory Board, Rutland Youth Soccer Association, Kelowna Men’s Soccer League, and the Uptown Rutland Business Association.
In explaining his decision to run, Dhial expressed a desire to give back to the city where he raised his family. He stated his goal is to ensure Kelowna remains safe, affordable, and well-prepared for future growth through practical leadership and follow-through.
Addressing Community Safety
Identifying community safety as the primary challenge facing the city, Dhial advocates for fully resourced fire, bylaw, and RCMP services. He also supports consistent public enforcement alongside local initiatives like street outreach, Downtown On Call, and the URBA Community Safety Team.
Dhial emphasized that enforcement must be paired with support services. His plan includes working alongside local providers, Indigenous partners, BC Housing, and Interior Health to establish a single coordinated intake system. This framework would assess individuals dealing with severe financial hardship, homelessness, mental illness, or addiction, linking them directly to housing, treatment, and support. While acknowledging the municipality cannot resolve these challenges single-handedly, he stated the city must foster partnerships, push for senior-government funding, demand clear public behaviour standards, and transparently report results.
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By: The Okanagan Current; Current Editor
