Practical Leadership.
Visible Results.
A Stronger Cranbrook.
Cranbrook is growing, changing, and facing real pressure. Tom Shypitka has the local, regional, provincial, and business experience to help our city move forward – with safer streets, stronger local business, smart growth, fair value for taxpayers, and a City Hall residents can trust.
About Tom
Rooted in Cranbrook. Tested in Government. Ready to Lead.
Tom Shypitka was born in Cranbrook and lives connected to the Kootenay way of life. His background spans small business, finance, real estate, local government, regional service delivery, hospital district work, and provincial leadership.
He is not running to manage decline or wait for solutions from somewhere else. He is running to help Cranbrook lead its own future.
Local Roots
Born in Cranbrook and connected to the Kootenay lifestyle.
Business Experience
Former business owner in finance, real estate, and local enterprise; Chamber, Habitat for Humanity, and Fresh Start Collaborative director.
Government Experience
Former councillor, regional director, hospital district director, and MLA for Kootenay East.
Issues
A Practical Plan for Cranbrook’s Next Chapter
The next mayor will work with council, staff, residents, local business, service organizations, Indigenous governments, regional partners, and senior governments. Tom brings the relationships and experience to do that work.
Public Safety & Community Confidence
Cranbrook needs safe streets, clean public spaces, practical support for people in crisis, and better coordination between enforcement and service providers.
Read More →Local Business & Economic Development
A stronger Cranbrook starts with the businesses already investing here. Tom will bring a practical business lens to City Hall.
Read More →Housing & Infrastructure
Housing targets must become real homes, supported by roads, water, sewer, services, and responsible planning.
Read More →Accountable City Hall & Taxpayer Value
Residents deserve clear priorities, careful spending, plain-language budgets, less bureaucracy, and visible reporting on results.
Read More →Civic Pride & Community Connection
Cleaner and safer streets, stronger youth opportunities, supported volunteers, active seniors, and cared-for public spaces.
Read More →Regional Leadership & Provincial Advocacy
Cranbrook needs a mayor who understands local government, regional partnerships, and how to work with Victoria.
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Campaign News & Community Updates
Campaign Update
Why Tom Is Running for Mayor
Cranbrook is at a critical crossroad. Tom shares why he is stepping forward and what the next mayor must focus on.
Read More →Policy
Local Business First Means More Than a Slogan
A stronger local economy starts with the businesses already here. How City Hall can be a better partner to employers.
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Safe Streets, Compassion, and Accountability
Cranbrook can support people in crisis while protecting public spaces, neighbourhoods, and local businesses.
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