INFORMATION RELEASE

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is hosting two public meetings in Electoral Area “I” to provide information and gather feedback on Draft Budget 2025.

Apex budget presentation:

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Time: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
• Location: Gun Barrel Saloon, 1000 Strayhorse, Apex

Kaleden budget presentation:

• Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
• Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
• Location: Kaleden Community Hall, 320 Lakehill Rd, Kaleden

The RDOS is also hosting Draft Budget 2025 roadshow events throughout the region. The events will include Electoral Area budget presentations and information about RDOS programs and services, including FireSmart, emergency preparedness, Voyent Alert! notifications, and the curbside collection cart program.

Dates are listed below and posted on the RDOS event calendar and on RDOS Regional Connections.

An electronic and in-person budget presentation will be held at the RDOS boardroom in Penticton to provide information and gather feedback on RDOS 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3102, 2025 (draft budget).

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Watch the meeting on the RDOS YouTube channel.

Join the meeting by visiting: https://rdos.webex.com/

Webinar password: RD@S (7317 from phones)

Join the audio conference only via telephone: 1-833-311-4101 Canada Toll-Free

Press 3 to raise or lower your hand for audio only

In-person location: RDOS office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton

Please RSVP by email or telephone if you would like to attend in person.

Email: communications@rdos.bc.ca Telephone: 250-490-4148

RDOS 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3102, 2025 was read a first time during the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025, allowing community consultation to commence.

If you have questions about or wish to provide feedback to the RDOS Board of Directors, please email budget@rdos.bc.ca, send a letter via regular mail or drop it off at the Regional District office at 101 Martin Street in Penticton, BC, V2A 5J9. Please provide your feedback by Monday, February 17, 2025, at 4:30 pm.

For further information, please visit the RDOS Regional Connections website at https://rdosregionalconnections.ca or contact RDOS Communications.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Subrina Monteith, Electoral Area “I” Director
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Contacts: 

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

Electoral Area budget presentations and roadshow events:

• Saturday, January 25: 12:00 to 2:00 pm

Keremeos 311 - 9 St.: Similkameen Recreation Centre (Areas “B” and “G”)

• Saturday, February 1: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Princeton 206 Vermillion Ave.: Princeton & District Community Skills Centre (Area “H”)

• Saturday, February 8: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Oliver 6359 Park Drive: Oliver Parks and Recreation (Areas “A” and “C”)

• Online: Wednesday, February 12: 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Penticton 101 Martin St.: RDOS boardroom (RDOS budget overview)

Previous event:

Saturday, January 18: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Penticton 101 Martin St.: RDOS boardroom (Areas “D”, “E”, “F”, “I”)