Rob Wilkinson
Candidate for Councillor
Background
Rob Wilkinson has no prior Kelowna campaign-finance disclosure on file (2014–2022). (Elections BC FRPC, 2026-09-07) He has lived in Kelowna for 39 years.
- campaign site, 2026 https://robwilkinson.base44.app
He is a local contractor and interior-remodel specialist, a former front-line health-care worker specializing in geriatrics (licensed practical nurse), and a sculptor and artist.
- campaign site, 2026 https://robwilkinson.base44.app
- Facebook, 2026 https://www.facebook.com/p/Rob-Wilkinson-For-Kelowna-City-Council-61593033630507/
Wilkinson is the creator of the Kelowna 100-Year Centennial Collage, displayed inside City Hall — a work of charcoal, ink, and graphite that took 380 hours over eight months of research.
- campaign site, 2026 https://robwilkinson.base44.app
His self-described background: "From being a builder to navigating corporate boardrooms, managing real estate projects, and delivering front-line healthcare, Rob's wide-ranging life experience forms the ultimate foundation for critical thinking, financial accountability, and balanced representation at City Hall."
- campaign site, 2026 https://robwilkinson.base44.app
2026 Campaign
Wilkinson's campaign site is https://robwilkinson.base44.app, with the tagline "Uncompromised. Built from the dirt up. A common-sense candidate." (campaign site, 2026)
He is running as part of the BRACE for Change (Businesses and Residents Against Crime Everywhere) coalition, a four-candidate Kelowna council slate alongside Humberto Morales, JC Rathwell, and Corey Severin. The coalition describes itself as "Individual talent. Unified message. Four names on the ballot — one coordinated movement for change at Kelowna City Hall."
- BRACE for Change, 2026 https://braceforchange.ca
Wilkinson's platform outlines nine "Common-Sense Priorities": Safer Streets ("Real enforcement, repeat-offender accountability"); Stronger Small Business; Real-World Leadership; Transparency ("Publishing where public money goes... and how every councillor votes"); Lower Barriers to Development; Smarter Traffic & Infrastructure; Replace the Status Quo; Practical Transit Options; and Real Help for the Homeless.
- campaign site, 2026 https://robwilkinson.base44.app
His platform also includes four "verified action" pillars: Agriculture ("No Farmers. No Food."); Housing & Construction ("Built from the Dirt Up" — based on his experience as an independent contractor and interior-remodel specialist, including legal suites); Health & Seniors (based on front-line care specializing in geriatrics); and Honouring Our History (referencing his Centennial Collage).
- campaign site, 2026 https://robwilkinson.base44.app
His candidate statement: "accountability and transparency have been missing from City Hall for too long... I will push for open budgets, clear public reporting, and real consequences when promises aren't kept. As part of the BRACE for Change coalition, I'm committed to bringing common-sense, honesty, and genuine transparency back to local government."
- BRACE for Change, 2026 https://braceforchange.ca
Contact: wilkinsoncampaign2026@gmail.com; +1 250-859-2787.
Social media:
No independent news coverage of Wilkinson's candidacy was located as of the collection date. (search, 2026-09-07)
Questionnaire responses
Did not respond to the Kelowna Elections questionnaire (deadline October 2, 2026).
Registered campaign links
From the official candidate registration record; presence here is not an endorsement.
Financial agent: Self