Hear It From dale

Keep Kamloops Affordable: 

The cost of living is putting pressure on families, seniors and working people. 

Dale will continue to advocate for:

• More affordable housing and practical solutions to the housing shortage. 
• Access to affordable childcare, including support for the $10-a-day childcare program.
• Municipal decisions that recognize the financial pressures facing local families.
• Targeted relief and support for residents most affected by rising costs.

Build Safer, Stronger Neighbourhoods: 

Strong neighbourhoods make a strong city. 

Dale will continue working to:

•  Give neighbourhood associations a meaningful voice in municipal decisions.
• Support practical approaches to community safety.
• Invest in infrastructure and public spaces that help neighbourhoods thrive.
• Make sure residents have opportunities to be heard before important decisions are made 

 A More Inclusive Kamloops: 

Every resident should feel welcome, respected and able to participate fully in community life. 

 Dale has worked to advance: 

•  Equity, diversity and accessibility.
• Stronger relationships with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
• Greater inclusion of residents whose voices have too often been overlooked.
• Policies that recognize the different needs of families, caregivers, seniors and people living with disabilities. 

 Inclusion isn't just a value — it should be reflected in the decisions City Council makes. 

Responsible Environmental Action: 

Dale believes Kamloops must take practical environmental action while recognizing the realities facing residents and businesses.
 

She will continue supporting:

• Practical measures to reduce waste and single-use plastics.
  Sustainable municipal practices.
  Climate-resilience measures, including support for residents during extreme heat.
  Environmental initiatives that are realistic, effective and responsible with taxpayers' dollars.

Responsible City Government: 

Experience matters when making decisions that affect every household in Kamloops.
 

Dale will continue to advocate for:

• Responsible stewardship of taxpayers' money.
• Open and accountable decision-making.
• Stronger public engagement.
• Effective municipal services.
• Council decisions based on evidence, community needs and long-term planning — not short-term politics.

Support Families and Caregivers: 

Families and caregivers need a city government that understands the realities of everyday life.
 

• Dale has advocated for measures including parental and caregiver leave and affordable childcare because supporting families strengthens the entire community. 
• She will continue working for policies that make Kamloops a better place to raise a family, care for loved ones and build a future.
   

A Record of Getting Things Done: 

During her time on Council, Dale Bass has worked on issues including:
 

• Single-use plastics and environmental responsibility.
• Neighbourhood engagement and giving residents a stronger voice.
• Affordable childcare, including support for $10-a-day childcare.
• Caregiver and parental leave.
• Equity, diversity and accessibility.
• Housing affordability.
• Community safety.
• Building stronger relationships with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
• Support for vulnerable residents, including advocacy around extreme-heat utility relief.
• Good governance and service excellence.
• Economic health and a strong local economy.