Matt Taylor Elected First Mayor of Okanagan Falls

Matt Taylor has been elected as the first mayor of the District of Okanagan Falls, the newest municipality in British Columbia. Taylor secured the position with 780 votes, defeating candidates Tyler Johnsen, who received 312 votes, and Glen Innes, who received 106 votes.

The election recorded a 51 percent turnout, with 1,207 ballots cast from an eligible electorate of 2,360. Joining Taylor on the inaugural council are Amy Bydal, Allison Symons, Randy Ludwar, and Eugene Dettling. Taylor described the outcome as a "decisive result" and expressed his desire to use his government experience to benefit the community.

The community voted to incorporate as a municipality during a 2025 referendum, marking the first such establishment in the province since 2016. The new council is scheduled to hold its first meeting on November 6 to finalize the incorporation process.