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Kathrine Blair-Wunderlich

Candidate for Council

Business operations professional focused on family-friendly policy. 

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The “Taxpayer’s Voice”
 

A long-time Kamloops resident, Kathrine believes local government works best when residents are heard, respected, and fully informed in the decisions shaping the city.
 

With over 40 years of labour advocacy experience, she has worked with the Hotel and Restaurant Employees “Unite Here” Union, the Longshoremen Warehouse Union Canada, and the International Steelworkers Union.
 

Kathrine offers a deep understanding of business accountability to the team, promising that “Silence is not Consent” and that the public will always be at the top of the organizational chart.
 

Kamloops Volunteer Work: Kamloops Adult Learning Society
 

Kamloops Citizens United: As a co-organizer, Kathrine led a legal challenge regarding the City’s use of the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for two major capital projects. While running for council, she will be stepping away from her role with KCU.

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Kathrine is dedicated to restoring trust between residents and City Hall through accountability, transparency, respectful leadership, and stronger public involvement in major decisions.

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Kathrine advocates for seniors, the working poor, and families trying to get ahead.

Kathrine's Campaign Platform

Getting Kamloops Back on Track

Why I'm Running
People often ask me what I'm passionate about.
The answer isn't politics. It's people.
I've spent my life standing up for people who were ignored, treated unfairly, or weren't being heard.
I'm a fixer. I've never been able to walk past a problem and pretend I didn't see it.
Whether it's speaking up for seniors, public safety, affordability, transparency, or responsible
spending, it's never been about making headlines. It's about making sure people have someone
willing to stand beside them.
I believe City Hall exists to serve residents, not the other way around.
Everything in this platform comes back to one simple principle:
Put residents first.

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My Five Priorities

 

SECURE

 

1. Community Safety

 

Safer streets. Better prepared for emergencies.

 

Community safety means protecting residents and preparing for the emergencies we hope never happen. Compassion and accountability must go hand in hand as we address street disorder and support vulnerable people.

 

  • Put neighbourhood safety first

  • Support police, firefighters, paramedics, and Community Safety Officers

  • Increase foot patrols

  • Prioritize the completion and public release of resident emergency information, including evacuation routes.

  • Expand Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

  • Hold publicly funded social service providers accountable

  • Advocate for appropriate addiction and mental health treatment, including voluntary and involuntary treatment facilities with proper medical oversight.

  • Make public safety a priority in decisions involving shelters and supportive housing, including opposition to wet shelters.

 

PROTECT

 

2. Protect Taxpayer Dollars

 

Every dollar City Hall spends is first earned by a resident or business

 

At a time when many households are struggling with the rising cost of living, City Hall has a responsibility to spend wisely and focus on what matters most. Tax increases shouldn’t be the first response to higher costs.
 

  • Focus on core municipal services

  • Review spending and eliminate waste

  • Rebuild reserve funds

  • Require strong business cases for major projects

  • Limit borrowing for non-essential projects

  • Ensure fair and transparent procurement

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LISTEN

 

3. A Resident-First Government

 

Restore trust. Restore accountability. Restore voice

 

Council and City Hall must remember who they serve. Residents deserve a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect their lives and their tax dollars.

 

  • Restore meaningful public engagement

  • Improve transparency and communication

  • Hold regular public town halls

  • Limit closed-door meetings

  • Restore professionalism and respectful debate

  • Support an independent Integrity Commissioner

  • Support referendums instead of AAPs for major borrowing decisions.

 

BUILD

 

4. A More Livable Kamloops

 

A city that works for everyone.

 

Neighbourhoods should be safe, accessible, and welcoming for every stage of life.

 

  • Improve sidewalks and accessibility

  • Help seniors age in place

  • Support housing that meets community needs

  • Create safer, healthier neighbourhoods.

  • Invest in parks, public spaces, and essential infrastructure

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GROW

 

5. Economic Vitality

 

Right Growth. Right Place. Right Time.

 

A strong local economy supports local businesses, creates good-paying jobs, and helps keep Kamloops affordable for families.

 

  • Build a business-friendly City Hall

  • Cut red tape and improve timelines

  • Fast-track projects that create local jobs

  • Support Kamloops-first procurement policy

  • Support local hiring and apprenticeships

  • Ensure growth is financially responsible

  • Require major developments to demonstrate long-term community benefits.

  • Support responsible growth that strengthens Kamloops without overburdening taxpayers.

 

My Commitments

 

Every decision I make on Council will be guided by these five commitments.

 

  • Listen to residents

  • Protect your tax dollars

  • Secure our neighbourhoods

  • Grow our economy responsibly

  • Build a stronger Kamloops

 

Kamloops deserves a Council that puts residents first, protects taxpayers, strengthens public safety, and earns the public's trust.

 

I’m ready to do the work.

 

On October 17, I respectfully ask for your support and your vote.

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Kathrine Blair-Wunderlich

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