Meet the Mayor
Mayor Wayne Price chairs Council and represents Cranbrook on regional boards.
Wayne Price was born and raised in Cranbrook and has more than 30 years of local and provincial government experience. He spent 19 years with the City as a firefighter and then Fire Chief, and 10 years with the Province of BC as an inspector and Regional Fire Commissioner. After retiring, he served on Council from 2018 to 2022 before being elected Mayor.
He describes his approach as public service and practical, solution-based decision-making, backed by a working knowledge of City operations and the budget process.
Regional appointments
- Director, Regional District of East Kootenay Board
- Director, Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board
Election 2026: General voting day is Saturday, October 17. The new Council takes office after the election. See Elections 2026.
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