Electoral Area D Service & Boundary Configuration Study
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is undertaking an analysis in Electoral Area D communities on services and opinions on incorporation, as well as discussions on potential boundary configuration options in the Electoral Area. The purpose of the study is to conduct an analysis and work to develop and test potential municipal boundary configurations in Electoral Area D.
Electoral Area D Boundary Study Committee Meeting
Next meeting date: Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6:00 pm
This meeting will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual attendance. If you would like to attend in person, you can join the meeting in the gym at Okanagan Falls Elementary (1141 Cedar Street, OK Falls). Join the meeting virtually by using the Zoom link provided below.
The Electoral Area D Service and Boundary Configuration Study Committee meet on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. These meetings are open to the public for viewing and include an open question and answer period at the end.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84349847520?pwd=T3l5a2RwNis1MWUrbWxxd0g5Y3R0QT09
Potential Boundary Configurations for Consideration:
Read the Report: Overview and Technical Criteria and Options Rationale
Panel Discussion
Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 1:00 pm
- Share your question using the Questions tool on this webpage
- Attend a committee meeting and ask the committee and consultants directly.
Open House events:
The RDOS, Electoral Area D Study Committee and study consultants held 5 Open House opportunities, each date focusing on a particular area or neighbourhood in Electoral Area D.
February 16 - View the neighbourhood map. Feedback response for Skaha Estates and area
February 17 - View the neighbourhood map. Feedback response for Upper Carmi and area
February 23 - View the neighbourhood map. Feedback response for Eastside Road North (Lakeshore Highlands, Vintage Views, Heritage Hills)
February 24 - View the neighbourhood map. Feedback response for Vaseux Lake and area (Rolling Hills, Sun Valley)
February 26 - View the neighbourhood map. Feedback response for Okanagan Falls
Password for all events: RD@S
Meeting package for all events: Boundary and Configuration Study Open House Meeting Package
Committee meetings:
The Electoral Area D Service and Boundary Configuration Study Committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. These meetings are open to the public for viewing and include an open question and answer period at the end.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84349847520?pwd=T3l5a2RwNis1MWUrbWxxd0g5Y3R0QT09
About the Committee:
A group of 10 citizens from Electoral Area D has been formed to guide a study looking into the Service and Boundary Configuration of Electoral Area D. The committee's role is to be an objective fact-finding body. Ensuring that the study and engagement with the community is neutral and balanced.
The committee members include:
- Vi Creasy
- David Forst
- Kurt Hiebert
- Kerrie MacLean
- Myleen Mallach
- Kay Medland
- Phyllis Radchenko
- Matt Taylor (Chair)
- Eleanor Walker
Ex-officio Community members are Electoral Area D Director Ron Obirek and Alternate Director Jim D'Andrea.
Consultant:
On July 8, 2021, the RDOS Board of Directors approved the $90,000 contract to Allan Neilson of Neilson Strategies Inc. and Sherry Hurst of Leftside Partners Inc.
Allan Neilson comes with over 25 years of experience in British Columbia's local government system advising regional district and municipal leaders on matters of governance, service provision, local government policy, finance and community engagement.
Sherry Hurst has been advising local governments on governance, planning and service delivery for more than 20 years.
Background:
On March 24, 2021 the Minister of Municipal Affairs confirmed support in the amount of $80,000 to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) to undertake an analysis in Electoral Area D communities on services and opinions on incorporation, as well as discussions on potential boundary configuration options in the Electoral Area.
The purpose of the study is to conduct an analysis of services, with public engagement in the RDOS Electoral Area D communities on services and opinions on incorporation, and work to develop and test potential municipal boundary configurations in Area D.
Electoral Area D Service and Boundary Configuration Study committee meetings will be conducted online via Webex pending changes to COVID-19 restrictions.
Past studies: