Councillor
Crystal Dougan
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Kelowna council forum #2 at Revelry
Opening statement
When it comes to homelessness, mental health, addiction, and disorderly behavior, I believe in compassion with accountability. We can care about people who are struggling while also expecting our neighborhoods and businesses to be safe.
Crystal Dougan Watch at 26:16 on YouTube (opens in a new tab) Opening statement
As we add homes, we need to listen to the neighbourhoods affected by this growth. Density, it needs infrastructure. Roads, transit, sidewalks, parks, utilities, and the services people rely on.
Crystal Dougan Watch at 26:50 on YouTube (opens in a new tab) If you were to tackle one issue, what would it be and how will you pay for it?
understand that not all incidents require police involvement. [...] And I think we could save money by utilizing bylaw and our downtown Kelowna association, our URBA, our community support, our partnerships, to look at the things that don't need policing. Maybe something is a nuisance that someone else can deal with.
Crystal Dougan Watch at 44:02 on YouTube (opens in a new tab) What grade would you give the last four years of work, and why?
So, you know, they've done a good job and maybe they haven't hit every nail on the head, but they've made me proud with everything that they've worked through and I can say I would give them a strong B.
Crystal Dougan Watch at 49:39 on YouTube (opens in a new tab) A position you hold that may be unpopular with some voters but you believe is necessary
Incentives have been given for rental housing being built in the last four years. [...] But what I would like to see is incentives for affordable housing. [...] I would like to see a return of affordable housing which is base level entry homes. We don't need any fancy fixtures. We need a small home with a small footprint where a family can live and raise a family.
Crystal Dougan Watch at 1:08:39 on YouTube (opens in a new tab) How could you support small business and cut red tape?
So as a small business owner myself, I've owned a business downtown for 15 years, what I would like to see is communication ahead of projects.
Crystal Dougan Watch at 1:33:17 on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
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Background
Compiled by Forward Kelowna from public sources, not written by the candidate. Checked October 7, 2026.
Crystal Dougan has run the Little Hobo Soup & Sandwich Shop in downtown Kelowna for 15 years. Before that, she worked as a social worker with Arc Programs, supporting high-risk youth and families across the Okanagan. She serves on the executive board of the Downtown Kelowna Association. The sources reviewed did not show any earlier run for elected office.