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Council Highlights - April 20, 2021

Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

 

Council recognizes the difference makers who volunteer in our community

April 18 to 24 is National Volunteer Week and Council thanked the many people who invest their time and effort into service on committees, neighbourhood associations, not-for-profit societies and many other organizations. Volunteers lift our community with their continued kindness and compassion improving our overall health and well-being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presentation...

West Kelowna economy remains on solid ground

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, April 22, 2021

West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom delivered a virtual State of the City address hosted by the Greater Westside Board of Trade that reflects West Kelowna’s continued strong economy despite the effects of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

Sponsored by Kelly O’ Bryan’s restaurant, the virtual presentation included a background package sent to participants in advance of Mayor Milsom’s address that highlighted key accomplishments, provided a glimpse into the...

Five-Year Financial Plan invests in infrastructure and plans for a continued bright future in West Kelowna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, April 22, 2021

City Council adopted the 2021 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw setting the tax increase at 4.05 per cent, which includes a one per cent Infrastructure Levy, at its regular Council meeting on April 20, 2021. Council originally considered a tax rate of 4.75 per cent and then lowering that to 4.05 per cent when the non-market assessment growth came in at 0.7 per cent higher than originally projected.

“Last year we implemented measures to defer tax...

We're Hiring!

The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Service Desk Technician
• Parks Operator I - Seasonal
• Senior Business Licensing and Building Official
• Engineering Technologist I & II

For further information check out our careers page https://careers.westkelownacity.ca/

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