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City of Penticton sharing OCP drafts

Have your say in Penticton’s future at upcoming open houses
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The City of Penticton announced that staff have completed the draft with substantial involvement of citizens and the OCP task force on June 3. They are now ready to confirm the direction publicly, reads a media release.

Penticton’s Official Community Plan (OCP) task force is heading back into the community for the last round of engagement.

The City of Penticton announced that staff have completed the OCP draft that involves citizens substantially and the task force on June 3. They are now ready to confirm the direction publicly, reads a media release.

“We are heading back into the community one last time to ask, ‘Did we get it right?’” said Anthony Haddad, director of development services with the city in the release.

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On June 10, printed copies will be available at city hall, the library and the community centre for citizens to review. Executive summaries will also be available at these locations for residents to take with them.

Three open houses are planned with opportunities to discuss the draft with staff starting at the Penticton Seniors’ Drop-in Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13, the Cannery Brewing from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 14 and the Community Market near city hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 15.

“Being part of the task force and the process to develop the plan has been very educational and rewarding,” said Sue Moccia, official community plan task force chair with the city in the release.

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“We have had some very important discussions about what it will take for Penticton to realize the vision of being a vibrant, prosperous and healthy community and we hope residents will attend the events and take the time to familiarize themselves with the change in the city’s direction.”

Those not able to attend the open houses can also watch a presentation and share their feedback on shapeyourcitypenticton.ca beginning June 13.

Deadline for feedback is June 23.

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Robin Grant
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