1. STRONG COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP

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2022 Commitments

• Strong team with Council and staff

• Consensus decision-making

• Better communication

• Engage and listen to residents

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Achieved / Strong Progress

✅ Stabilized relationships between Council and administration
✅ Reduced public dysfunction and political conflict
✅ Increased mayoral visibility in community events and organizations
✅ Maintained consistent public engagement with residents and businesses
✅ Improved professionalism and collaborative tone at Council

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2. ACCOUNTABILITY TO TAXPAYERS

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2022 Commitments

• Address neighbourhood needs above Hwy 97

• Reduce red tape

• Improve permit response times

• Avoid Fire Hall overruns

• Transparency with taxpayer dollars

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Achieved / Partial Progress

✅ Greater operational oversight during a difficult inflationary period
✅ More disciplined budget conversations and project oversight
✅ Increased transparency around infrastructure discussions and priorities
✅ Continued investment across neighbourhoods and infrastructure systems

• Princeton Avenue

• Somerset Avenue

• Trepanier Bench Road

• Hwy 97/Renfrew Intersection Safety Upgrades

• HWY 97/Trepanier Intersection Safety Upgrades

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Areas Still Ongoing

⚠ Permit timing and development processes remain a challenge province-wide
⚠ Inflation affected nearly every municipal capital project in BC

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“We focused on improving accountability and oversight while municipalities across BC faced unprecedented inflation and infrastructure pressures.”

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3. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROVINCIAL & FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS

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2022 Commitments

• Secure infrastructure funding

• Advocate for the transmission line

• Improve medical services

• Strengthen government relationships

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Achieved / Strong Progress

✅ Increased Peachland’s visibility and advocacy with senior governments
✅ Continued regional collaboration on infrastructure and growth
✅ Active advocacy for healthcare access and emergency preparedness
✅ Ongoing advocacy for infrastructure resilience and utilities

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Increased funding grants allocated to Peachland

2023 $3,114,844

2024 $25,899,348

2025 $ 3,852,007

2026 $ 1,352,007

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“We strengthened Peachland’s voice with regional, provincial, and federal partners.

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4. STOP WASTEFUL SPENDING

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2022 Commitments

• Reduce consultant dependence

• Improve planning and execution

 

Achieved / Partial Progress

✅ More emphasis on internal collaboration and staff expertise
✅ Greater scrutiny on project management and spending
✅ Stronger focus on prioritization and long-term planning

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“We focused on smarter oversight and better value for taxpayers.”

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5. BALANCED APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT

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2022 Commitments

• Affordable housing

• Diverse housing options

• Downtown revitalization

• Responsible rezoning

• Beach Ave vision and CR3 zoning

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Achieved / Strong Progress

✅ Maintained a balanced approach to growth
✅ Continued consultation around revitalization and planning
✅ Supported housing diversity discussions
✅ Protected neighbourhood and waterfront character
✅ Focused on development compatible with Peachland's identity

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“We worked to ensure Peachland grows responsibly without losing what makes our community special.”

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6. PROTECT & PRESERVE PEACHLAND’S WATERSHED

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2022 Commitments

• Protect watershed

• Responsible logging advocacy

• Conservation

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Achieved / Ongoing

✅ Increased awareness around wildfire resilience and watershed protection
✅ Continued advocacy for responsible stewardship
✅ Support for long-term environmental sustainability discussions

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“Protecting our watershed is essential to protecting Peachland’s future.”

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7. SUPPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS

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2022 Commitments

• Support non-profits

• Share expertise and opportunities

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Achieved / Strong Progress

✅ Strong engagement with volunteer and community organizations
✅ Visible support for local events and initiatives
✅ Continued collaboration with nonprofits and service groups

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“Community organizations are the heart of Peachland, and we worked alongside them every step of the way.”

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8. SUPPORT BUSINESS COMMUNITY

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2022 Commitments

• Work with businesses

• Improve the local economy

• Restart downtown revitalization consultation

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Achieved / Strong Progress

✅ Maintained active engagement with the business community
✅ Continued economic and tourism support
✅ Ongoing downtown revitalization discussions
✅ Stable municipal-business relationships

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“A strong local economy helps sustain a strong and vibrant community.”

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9. ENGAGE YOUNG RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

2022 Commitments

• Advocate for youth and families

• Encourage participation

• Pursue daycare solutions

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Partial Progress / Ongoing

✅ Increased discussion around housing diversity and family needs
✅ 106 Child Care Spaces in Peachland
✅ More attention to long-term community sustainability

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“Important progress started, but more work remains.”

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“Supporting young families and improving childcare access remains an important priority for Peachland’s future.”