Request for Improvements within the
Justice System - Cost of Prolific Offenders on the Local Economy
 
Through grassroots policy processes the BC Chamber endorses approximately 70 new policies every year at their Annual General Meeting. The policies are submitted by the individual Chambers throughout the province. These policies serve as a road map for discussions with elected officials on specific actionable recommendations to deal with issues businesses face.

The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce has submitted a policy on the challenges with recidivism entitled "Cost of Prolific Offenders on the Local Economy". Recidivism and crime rates are high in the Okanagan and there is a need for improvements within the justice system to address these realities. If approved at the BC Chamber AGM in June, the policy will be in place for three years.
 
The proposed resolutions are not the extent of the BC Chambers’ policies, to view the 2021-2022 Position Manual visit here. The 2022-2023 Position Manual will be available after the June BC Chamber AGM.

If you have an issue that deserves our attention and advocacy strength, please voice your concern here.


Upcoming HOT Topics Open House
Thursday, May 19th, 4-7pm
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre

Topics include:
  • North Gateway
  • Development Cost Charges
  • Transportation Master Plan
  • 435 Green Ave. W. Proposal
  • 2022 Election

More information about these topics is available at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca.
This Open House is planned during this year’s Local Government Awareness Week and National Public Works Week (May 15-21) which aim to educate the public about the services and operations of the City. Follow the city on Facebook.

Next Regular Council Meeting - Tuesday, June 7th; 1pm
Supporting Development

Penticton is in a crisis when it comes to housing availability and affordability. This crisis has a direct link to the lack of inventory and this crisis can only be addressed through approval of multi-unit proposals. In response, the Penticton Chamber has urged council through attendance at Council meetings and letters dated July 19, 2021 and May 2, 2022 to increase the supply of housing in our community. The shortage of housing and subsequent rising costs for either renting or purchasing a home in the last few years has had a significant impact on local businesses to hire and retain employees, and for business owners themselves to find housing that is affordable.