2026 Budget Talks

The draft 2026-2030 Financial and Corporate Business Plan is ready for you to review. Residents and businesses interested in learning more about the budget and sharing their feedback will have the following opportunities during the public consultation period which runs from Oct. 21 through to end of day on Nov. 5. See the details for these events in the Key Dates section.

How do I participate?

• Read about the key components from the introductory presentation to Council delivered at the meeting on Oct. 21.
• Read the full draft 2026-2030 Financial Plan and proposed 2026 Budget
• Review the 2026 Budget Handout for a quick synopsis
• Ask your questions in the Q&A and they will be answered by a member of the Finance team.
• Drop by the Council Open House on Oct. 29 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre between 4 pm and 7 pm to meet with Council and share your thoughts with staff.
• Once you have reviewed the materials and asked your questions, complete a form to share your feedback about the budget between Oct. 21 – Nov. 5.
• Hear a report on the budget feedback and watch Council Budget Deliberations between November 18-19.