Electoral Area budget presentations: up next

Tuesday, January 28: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Kaleden Community Hall, 320 Lakehill, Kaleden (Electoral Area “I”)

Saturday, January 25: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Gun Barrel Saloon, 1000 Strayhorse, Apex (Electoral Area “I")

Click the links below to view Draft Budget 2025 documents and presentations:

RDOS 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3102, 2025 was read a first time during the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025, allowing community consultation to commence.

Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital Board 2025-2029 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 172, 2025 was read a first and second time during the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District (OSRHD) Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Draft Budget 2025 PowerPoint presentations:

• Electoral Areas "D", "E", "F", and "I"
• Electoral Areas "B" and "G"
• Electoral Area "H"
• Electoral Areas "A" and "C"

The Regional District is hosting Electoral Area budget presentations beginning Saturday, January 18, 2025.

The presentations will take place during four roadshow events scheduled throughout the region.

The events will include information about RDOS programs and services, including FireSmart, emergency preparedness, Voyent Alert! notifications, and the curbside collection cart program.

Electoral Area budget presentations and roadshow events:

Saturday, January 18: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Penticton 101 Martin St.: RDOS boardroom (Areas “D”, “E”, “F”, “I”)

Saturday, January 25: 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Keremeos 311 - 9 St.: Similkameen Recreation Centre (Areas “B” and “G”)

Saturday, February 1: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Princeton 206 Vermillion Ave.: Princeton & District Community Skills Centre (Area “H”)

Saturday, February 8: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Oliver 6359 Park Drive: Oliver Parks and Recreation (Areas “A” and “C”)

Online: Wednesday, February 12: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Penticton 101 Martin St.: RDOS boardroom (RDOS budget overview)

Watch the meeting on the RDOS YouTube channel.

Join the meeting by visiting: https://rdos.webex.com/
Webinar password: RD@S (7317 from phones)
Join the audio conference only via telephone: 1-833-311-4101
Press 3 to raise or lower your hand for audio only

In-person location: RDOS office, 101 Martin Street, Penticton. Please RSVP by email or telephone if you would like to attend in person.

Email: communications@rdos.bc.ca Telephone: 250-490-4148

Electoral Area “I” budget meetings for Kaleden and Apex:

Saturday, January 25: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Gun Barrel Saloon, 1000 Strayhorse, Apex (Area “I")

Tuesday, January 28: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Kaleden Community Hall, 320 Lakehill, Kaleden (Area “I")

PIB and municipal budget presentations as of Thursday, January 23, 2025:

Town of Oliver
Monday, January 27, 3:00 pm
Oliver Council Chambers

City of Penticton
Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 pm
Penticton Council Chambers

Village of Keremeos
Monday, February 3, 4:30 pm
Keremeos Office Council Chambers

Town of Princeton
Wednesday, February 5, 3:00 pm
Princeton Council Chambers

District of Summerland
Tuesday, February 11, 1:00 pm
Summerland Council Chambers

Town of Osoyoos
Tuesday, February 11, 9:00 am
Osoyoos Council Chambers

snpink’tn Indian Band (PIB)
To Be Confirmed

RDOS Finance

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen's finance department is responsible for the preparation of the annual operating budget that establishes the tax rate for each service the Regional District provides. In addition to taxation, there are local services such as water, sewer, and garbage, which are funded through the use of user fees.

Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of local governments.