Securing grants is important. Equally important is making sure Peachland taxpayers receive the greatest possible value.

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Protecting Taxpayers

When Phase II Seniors Housing was being finalized, Council successfully negotiated with BC Housing so the Province paid approximately $1 million in Development Cost Charges.

That meant:

• An additional $1 million stayed with the District.

• Local taxpayers did not have to absorb those costs.

• Those funds remain available for future infrastructure that benefits our community.​

Strong Advocacy Delivers Results

Good relationships with provincial and federal governments matter.

Through continued advocacy and direct meetings with ministers, Council helped advance several important projects, including:

• $12.26 million for Peachland's new ChildCareBC Centre.

• An additional $500,000 for Phase II of the Westside Multi-Use Trail, reducing costs that otherwise would have fallen on local taxpayers.

• Funding for three new Level 3 EV fast charging stations after the original funding was withdrawn and successfully reinstated.​

What This Means for Residents

Every grant secured means less pressure on local property taxes and more investment in the services our community needs.

These investments are improving life in Peachland by:

• Expanding childcare for local families.

• Increasing affordable seniors housing.

• Improving highway safety.

• Investing in trails and active transportation.

• Strengthening wildfire preparedness and emergency services.

• Supporting tourism and our local economy.

• Preparing our community for future growth in a responsible way.