With 18 months left in its term, Kelowna City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to six core priorities and 25 related action items.
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The report detailed what the city hopes to achieve across more than 120 projects, and what both council and staff have committed to completing by the end of 2026.
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The report outlines fresh actions across all priority areas, including expanding traffic enforcement, advancing affordable housing projects, building a permanent shelter with supports for vulnerable populations, proposing a new light rail option, integrating climate considerations into city decisions, and forming a task force on economic prosperity.
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Among the most notable shifts include:
- advocating for a regional compassionate care facility;
- adding health professionals to accompany RCMP on calls;
- advocating for increased electrical capacity to support future growth;
- launching a new Community Task Force on Economic Prosperity; and
- boosting sports tourism and strengthening long-term economic resilience.
A full priorities action report will be released in November, with a data-focused progress update expected in March 2026.
The complete report is available on the .
