Meet Council
Cranbrook is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors, elected every four years.
Council sets the City’s direction, adopts bylaws and the budget, and makes decisions at public meetings. Staff, led by the Chief Administrative Officer, carry those decisions out.
Councillors, 2022 to 2026
Norma Blissett
Has lived in Cranbrook since 1995. A forester and teacher, with degrees in forestry, education, and leadership and administration.
Director, Regional District of East Kootenay and Kootenay East Regional Hospital District boards. Alternate, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Advisory Committee.
Wesly Graham
About 20 years in civic leadership and agricultural management, and active in local politics since 2005. Chief financial officer and head of operations for a major BC cherry producer.
Advisory Planning Commission (non-voting).
Mike Peabody
Co-owner of The Choice Shop downtown, with a business degree from the University of New Brunswick. Moved to Cranbrook at age ten.
Cranbrook History Centre Board. Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce.
Ron Popoff
A retired public health inspector and environmental health team leader, with experience in land use, drinking water quality and emergency management. In Cranbrook since 1989; a long-time Rotarian.
Visit Cranbrook Board. Alternate director, Regional District of East Kootenay and Kootenay East Regional Hospital District boards.
Wayne Stetski
A former Mayor of Cranbrook and Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia, with a career in parks and environment with Parks Canada, BC Parks and the Province. In Cranbrook for 35 years.
Seniors in Partnership Committee. Cranbrook Public Library Board. Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Advisory Committee.
Lynnette Wray
Executive Director of the Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies, with 30 years in the non-profit sector and a Master of Education. A former president of Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary.
Advisory Planning Commission (non-voting). Alternate director, Regional District of East Kootenay and Kootenay East Regional Hospital District boards.
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