Mayor’s Message
The City of Penticton’s 2022-2026 Council Priorities set out Council’s ambition to make our shared vision of a vibrant and connected community a reality.
This is the foundation upon which we build a stronger Penticton together and provides the framework for how we will align municipal decisions going forward. From planning to infrastructure to amenities, Council Priorities are designed to bring a cohesion to decisions and breakdown any silos.
As one of the fastest growing cities in British Columbia, it is vital that we all understand the direction and steps needed to keep Penticton a vibrant, prosperous and safe community.
Council Priorities provides leadership from City Council to City staff in developing business plans and budgets, and enables the organization to continually monitor progress. This is a living document, designed to be more adaptable as challenges present themselves over the next four years.
The four guiding principals, outlined in the following pages, are: Safe and Resilient; Livable and Accessible; Vibrant and Connected and Organizational Excellence. These principles along with the corresponding projects and initiatives form the roadmap for City of Penticton over the next four years. They also will inform the City’s business plan and Annual Report, which provide performance measures.
As your City Council, we are excited to begin this work and reward the trust you have put in us to lead such a dynamic and vibrant community. Our location, history and people means the future is bright for Penticton. Through this 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, we have set out our commitment to you to developing an inclusive, vibrant and sustainable city and one that is committed to walking the path of reconciliation with our neighbours.
Julius Bloomfield Mayor
Amelia Boultbee Isaac Gilbert Ryan Graham Helena Konanz James Miller Campbell Watt
Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor
Vision, Mission & Goals
VISION
A vibrant, resilient and healthy waterfront city focused on safety, livability and vibrancy.
MISSION
Penticton will serve its residents, businesses and visitors through organizational excellence, partnership and the provision of effective and community focused services.
GOALS
AREAS OF FOCUS
Safe & Resilient
Enhance and protect the safety of all residents and visitors to Penticton.
Advocate for non enforcement response to social disorder issues specifically related to individuals experiencing homelessness, untreated mental health and addictions issues.
Facilitative and supportive role to not for profit sector that supports vulnerable residents.
Ensure Penticton is prepared for emergencies , both human-made and natural disasters.
Support strategies that reduce crime and increase a sense of community safety.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Livable & Accessible
Proactively plan for deliberate growth; focused on an inclusive, healthy, safe and desirable place to live.
Support the provision of attainable and accessible housing across the entire housing spectrum, considering opportunities to leverage City owned assets.
Growth includes ensuring supports and services for Penticton’s vulnerable populations, including youth, seniors and unhoused residents.
Committed to minimizing environmental impacts of new development and adapting to climate change in our community.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Vibrant & Connected .
Support vibrant and diverse activities creating opportunities for connection in community.
Align internal processes and resources in support of a diverse economy.
Support access to recreational, arts and culture amenities as key to a healthy, vibrant and connected community.
Support community building partnerships with Penticton Indian Band, other local governments and organizations, as well as intergovernmental partnerships with the Province and Federal Governments.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Organizational Excellence
Foster a culture of service excellence built on good governance, leadership and sound financial decisions.
Accountable, transparent and responsible financial management that supports the needs of the community into the future.
High performing, professional organization.
Asset management focused on long term sustainable service delivery.
Targeted advocacy with other levels of government to support priorities and long term interests.
Safe & Resilient
Enhance and protect the safety of all residents and visitors to Penticton.
Livable & Accessible
Proactively plan for deliberate growth; focused on an inclusive, healthy, safe and desirable place to live.
Vibrant & Connected
Organizational Excellence
Support vibrant and diverse activities creating opportunities for connection in community.
Support a culture of service excellence built on good governance, leadership and sound financial decisions.