Council Priorities

A vibrant, resilient and healthy  waterfront city focused on safety, livability and vibrancy.

Penticton will serve its residents, businesses and visitors through organizational excellence, partnership and the provision of effective and community focused services.

Enhance and protect the safety of all residents and visitors to Penticton.

• Advocate for non enforcement response to social disorder issues specifically related to individuals experiencing homelessness, untreated mental health and addictions issues.
• Facilitative and supportive role to not for profit sector that supports vulnerable residents.
• Ensure Penticton is prepared for emergencies, both human-made and natural disasters.
• Support strategies that reduce crime and increase a sense of community safety

Proactively plan for deliberate growth; focused on an inclusive, healthy, safe and desirable place to live.

• Support the provision of attainable and accessible housing across the entire housing spectrum, considering opportunities to leverage City owned assets.
• Growth includes ensuring supports and services for Penticton’s vulnerable populations, including youth, seniors and unhoused residents.
• Committed to minimizing environmental impacts of new development and adapting to climate change in our community.

Support vibrant and diverse activities creating opportunities for connection in community.

• Align internal processes and resources in support of a diverse economy. 
• Support access to recreational, arts and culture amenities as key to a healthy, vibrant and connected community.
• Support community building partnerships with Penticton Indian Band, other local governments and organizations, as well as intergovernmental partnerships with the Province and Federal Governments.

Foster a culture of service excellence built on good governance, leadership and sound financial decisions. 

• Accountable, transparent and responsible financial management that supports the needs of the community into the future. 
• High performing, professional organization.
• Asset management focused on long term sustainable service delivery.
• Targeted advocacy with other levels of government to support priorities and long term interests.

• Feb. 28, 2023: Council approves foundation for the next four years
• Feb. 24, 2023: Council to consider first four select committees
• Feb. 24, 2023: Community gets first look at Council’s Priorities