Vision for Peachland
My top priorities (in no set order):
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a healthy watershed that includes source water protection and adequate supply, and an updated Water Master Plan;
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keeping taxes as low as possible by relying on other monies, such as grants for projects
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a new fire hall or “Protective Services Building”, for the safety of our community and our fire fighters;
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moderate development to keep the town progressing without sacrificing its quaintness and charm. This includes taking another look at the Official Community Plan, particularly building heights along Beach Avenue;
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affordable housing – for both seniors and young working families; childcare
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outdoor active transportation corridors, and improved transit, as well as inter-municipal transportation
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an updated community sewer plan
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continue work with the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and the Province on the re-assessment of Okanagan Lake level management, and water release calculations
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and continuing to work with the higher levels of government, such as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to make safety improvements to the existing highway through town, while keeping the possibility of a future bypass alive.