Council's 2022 Strategic Priorities
Consultation for this project has now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their feedback.
2022 Budget adoption
West Kelowna Council adopted the 2022 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw setting the tax increase at 4.0 per cent at its regular meeting on April 5, 2022. This year’s budget balances the continuation of services while addressing the financial considerations of a growing city.
The 2022 municipal budget includes a 2.4 per cent increase reflecting investments in police services and a one per cent Infrastructure Levy. This year will mark the second year of applying the levy totaling $365,000 to help construct active transportation projects across the city.
The 2022 Budget was aligned with the recently endorsed 2022 Council Strategic Priorities under the four pillars of Invest in Infrastructure, Economic Growth and Prosperity, Strengthen our Community and Foster Safety and Well-being.
Read the News Release for more information about the 2022 Budget.
What we heard
The Draft 2022 Strategic Priorities will be brought forward for consideration and future adoption in the spring.
Share your thoughts on Council's Draft 2022 Strategic Priorities
The second and final round of feedback on Council's Strategic Priorities closes Feb. 13. 
Get involved to tell us what is important to you to help shape the budget process that guides the tax rate, investments and operations in West Kelowna. We want to hear from you to tell us what's important across the city and locally in your neighbourhood.
How to get involved
- Review Council's Strategic Priorities below.
- Drop by the display at Royal LePage Place Arena or the Westbank Library.
- Pick up an engagement toolkit at City Hall to submit your feedback on paper.
- Provide your input on the 2022 Draft Budget. Feedback closes Feb. 13.
Public feedback will be considered in the finalization of the 2022 Strategic Priorities along with the final Budget.
Key dates
- January 31 to February 13: Feedback open
- Mid-February to March: Council reviews and discusses feedback from the public
- Spring 2022: Strategic Priorities are finalized and shared with the public
- March-April: Council adopts the Five-Year Financial Plan and the Tax Rate Bylaw. The final tax rate is set.
About Council's Strategic Priorities
On Nov. 23, 2021, Council introduced their Strategic Priorities which sets out the direction for 2022. Council’s 2022 Strategic Priorities speak to a continued shared vision of West Kelowna as a vibrant and resilient community.
Read the 2021 Year in Review, which highlights the accomplishments in meeting Council’s 2021 – 2022 Strategic Priorities objectives under the Invest in Infrastructure, Economic Prosperity and Growth, Strengthen Our Community and Foster Safety and Well-Being pillars.
Early input
From Dec. 10, 2021 to Jan. 19, 2022 the public had the opportunity to provide early input on Council's Strategic Priorities. Initial feedback was shared with Council at the Jan. 25 regular Council meeting. It’s important for Council and staff to receive input and consider feedback about our efforts to balance the cost to deliver service and capital improvements outlined in the plan while meeting our diverse community expectations.
Annual Budget Process
Do you have a question or would you like to provide feedback about Council's draft 2022 Strategic Priorities? Submit your initial thoughts by Sunday, Feb. 13 or submit a question and we'll get back to you within 2-3 business days.
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