INFORMATION RELEASE

The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention will take place Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Victoria Conference Centre.

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) directors and senior staff are scheduled to take part in meetings with provincial representatives covering a range of issues, including rural encampments on Crown land; funding for Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District (OSRHD) capital projects; water utility and wastewater utility upgrades and acquisitions; Okanagan Falls incorporation; and direct property taxation.

In addition to meetings with provincial representatives, RDOS attendees will participate in plenary and networking sessions, workshops, and presentations. The annual UBCM convention also provides opportunities for local governments to express concerns, share their experiences and take a united position as part of the resolutions process.

The following directors are attending the UBCM convention on behalf of the RDOS and OSRHD:

• Mark Pendergraft, RDOS Chair/Electoral Area “A” Director
• Campbell Watt, RDOS Vice-chair (Penticton Councillor)
• Martin Johansen, OSRHD Chair (Oliver Mayor)
• Tim Roberts, OSRHD Vice-chair/Electoral Area “G” Director
• Irwin Chahal, Electoral Area “C” Director
• Matt Taylor, Electoral Area “D” Director
• Adrienne Fedrigo, Electoral Area “E” Director
• Riley Gettens, Electoral Area “F” Director
• Subrina Monteith, Electoral Area “I” Director

Jim Zaffino, RDOS Chief Administrative Officer and Tracey Batten, RDOS Managing Director/Corporate Officer will be providing professional expertise and support during the convention. RDOS municipal directors are also attending the UBCM convention on behalf of their local governments (Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton, Princeton, and Summerland).

For further information, please contact RDOS Communications.

To learn more about the 2025 UBCM convention, please visit ubcm.ca.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Contact:

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
Toll-Free 1-877-610-3737