Kelowna NewsNearly 30 packages already picked up for Kelowna's municipal electionA crowded election ballotPhoto: Shutterstock Nearly 30 nomination papers have been picked up for Kelowna's Oct. 17 municipal electionNomination packages have been available for pickup for the October municipal election for one week now. To date, 28 packages have already been picked up for mayor, city council or school trustee. And, while the city has not identified which potential candidate has picked up which nomination package, a majority are typically picked up for city councillor. With current city council members Charlie Hodge, Luke Stack and Loyal Wooldridge not seeking re-election and Coun. Voters go to the polls to elect a new mayor, council, school board and regional district area representatives Oct. 17.