Revelstoke is an extraordinary community — shaped by the people who live here, the mountains and natural environment that surround us, and generations of people who have worked to make this a great place to call home.
I am seeking election as Mayor because I believe Revelstoke deserves experienced, inclusive and accountable leadership — leadership that listens, sets clear priorities and follows through.
After more than 30 years working in local government — from the trades and municipal infrastructure, to senior administration as a Chief Administrative Officer, and now as a two-term Revelstoke City Councillor — I understand both the opportunities before us and the practical work required to turn good ideas into results.
Good local government starts with listening. I have been meeting residents, businesses, community organizations and people with very different perspectives on Revelstoke's future. Those conversations are helping shape my priorities for the next four years.
I do not expect everyone to agree on every issue. I do believe people should be heard, information should be shared openly, and Council should work collaboratively toward decisions that serve the whole community.
The three standards I will bring to the Mayor's office and use to guide every decision.
Know where we're going. Take a balanced, long-term approach to infrastructure, finances, thoughtful growth, housing, environmental stewardship and the qualities that make Revelstoke special.
A more open City Hall — sharing information, engaging residents and conducting City business openly.
Set clear priorities, manage public money responsibly, follow through and measure whether we are getting results.
Revelstoke is experiencing tremendous change. Growth creates opportunity, but it also creates pressure on infrastructure, affordability, municipal finances, housing, development, community character and the natural assets that define this place.
The next Mayor and Council need to look beyond the next decision or the next budget. We need a clear long-term direction, disciplined financial and infrastructure planning, strong relationships, and a municipal organization focused on delivering results.
I am not running because everything at City Hall is wrong. Revelstoke has capable people, important projects underway and many successes to build on. I am running because I believe we can strengthen how we govern: clearer direction, better information sharing, more inclusive leadership and stronger follow-through.
Municipal government matters enormously. It affects the roads we drive on, the water we drink, the neighbourhoods we build, the taxes we pay, the businesses we operate, the parks and natural spaces we enjoy, and ultimately the kind of community we leave to the next generation.
My commitment is straightforward: bring experience, preparation, openness and a high standard of public service to the Mayor's office — and keep pursuing excellence.
"Revelstoke is an exceptional community, but excellence does not happen by accident. It requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, careful stewardship of public resources and a willingness to continually ask how we can do better." Tim Palmer, campaign launch, September 1, 2026
My platform begins with three principles. They are not slogans attached to a list of promises; they are the standards I would bring to municipal leadership and use to guide decisions across the full range of City responsibilities.
Revelstoke needs a clear long-term vision that balances opportunity with the responsibility to protect what makes this community special. Growth should be managed thoughtfully, infrastructure should keep pace with community needs, finances should be sustainable, and environmental stewardship should be integrated into decision-making.
Residents and councillors need timely, understandable information to assess choices and consequences. Public business should be conducted openly wherever possible, and engagement should be meaningful rather than simply procedural.
Good government requires more than approving plans. Council should set priorities, allocate resources responsibly, monitor progress and report results.
Together, Vision, Transparency and Accountability support four practical outcomes.
Specific policy positions will continue to be refined through community conversations during the campaign. My commitment is to approach each issue with balance, evidence, long-term thinking and respect for the people affected.
Municipal government is complex. Good intentions matter, but so do experience, sound processes and the ability to turn decisions into action.
My career has taken me through local government from front-line technical work to senior administration and elected office. That breadth gives me a practical understanding of how municipal decisions are developed, funded, implemented and experienced by residents.
Experience is not a reason to preserve the status quo. It should provide the judgement to know what works, the confidence to challenge what does not, and the practical knowledge to move good ideas from discussion to implementation.
The latest Community Conversations and Pursuing Excellence posts from the campaign.
This campaign is about the future of Revelstoke, and there are many ways to take part. You can share an idea, host a conversation, request a lawn sign, volunteer, help introduce me to neighbours, or support the campaign financially. Most importantly, I want to hear what you believe the next Mayor and Council should focus on.
Tell me what the next Council should focus on.
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If there is an issue, idea or perspective you think I should hear, please get in touch. I may not agree with every position, but I believe people deserve to be heard and treated with respect.
