Councillor Ward 2

Kris Desjarlais is in his third term as the Councillor for the heart of our city. A married father of three, he is currently the Director of Indigenous Education for Assiniboine Community College. He has been a resident of Brandon for 30 years, active as a youth soccer coach, a minor hockey referee, and an active member/supporter of Brandon’s arts and entertainment scene. 

He spent several years coordinating Brandon’s Housing First program. Kris wants to ensure an open and transparent city hall - one that is committed to building a strong and vibrant city through improved community service, investment in infrastructure renewal, and smart growth. He believes in equity and opportunity for all of Brandon’s population.