Strategic Priorities

Council’s 2022 – 2026 Strategic Priorities: Annual Update 2024, were adopted at the April 9, 2024 meeting, to provide direction under the four pillars of Invest in Infrastructure, Pursue Economic Growth and Prosperity, Strengthen our Community and Foster Safety and Well-being.

• Read Council’s 2022 – 2026 Strategic Priorities: Annual Update 2024 below
• Watch the Council meeting webcast archive

What's inside

Council's Vision: A progressive local government, working with the community to make West Kelowna a resilient, welcoming, safe and inclusive place, rich with opportunity for all ages.

The City taps into the energy and ideas of our West Kelowna community, stakeholders, businesses and social development organizations to build community.

Council’s 2022 – 2026 Strategic Priorities guide our investments and resources and it’s important for the community to be continually represented during the development of priorities across the City:

• Invest in Infrastructure – We will invest in building, improving and maintaining infrastructure to meet the needs of, and to provide a high quality of life for, current and future generations.
• Economic Growth and Prosperity – We will work with stakeholders throughout the region to advocate for and support efforts aimed at helping West Kelowna businesses prosper.  With a focus on the future, we will advance opportunities to expand our economy, increase employment, and develop the community in ways that contribute towards prosperity for all.
• Strengthen our Community – We will provide opportunities for the residents of West Kelowna to build connections, celebrate successes, embrace the community's strengths and diversity, address shared needs, and contribute to shaping the community's future.
• Foster Safety and Well-Being – We will pursue through direct action, advocacy, and collaboration with local and regional service providers, investments in community health, needs-based housing, emergency preparedness, policing, fire and other services that foster safety and well-being in West Kelowna.