Robin Reeb (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Kamloops Votes 2026

Decades after his first run, business owner Reeb takes another shot at Kamloops council

Sep 15, 2026 | 4:39 PM

KAMLOOPS — Robin Reeb has operated a local business in Kamloops for more than 40 years. It’s that experience that he feels make him a candidate for one of eight seats at city hall. 


Reeb actually ran back in the early 1980s for alderman, falling short. He now takes his second shot at Kamloops council, noting his main priority comes down to the financial position of the city.

“What I offer is common sense. To run a business in this town and survive, you have to listen to the people and you have to have common sense,” said Reeb. “You can’t spend money you don’t have. ‘Oh, let’s have an arts centre. Oh, we don’t have enough money, we’re just going to raise the taxes again. That’s a great idea. That will pay for it.’ Well, they should use a little more common sense.”

After losing his son to violence in the drug trade, Reeb hopes to find a way to address the large challenges surrounding public safety.

Reeb believes we are almost in a recession at this point, and need to dial back spending. 

While he admitted his not fully familiar with the ins and outs of politics, Reeb believes he can bring something to table.

“I told [100 Mile House councillor and former MLA Donna Barnett] the other day I was throwing my name in the hat, and she said, ‘Those guys over there, they are so disorganized. They really need some help.’ Like, it’s a joke. Our city council is a joke to other city councillors and other mayors and other towns. I don’t think that’s right for the people of Kamloops to have to been led around by a bunch of clowns.”

Election day is scheduled for October 17.