The results of the citizens' survey can be found here.

Nearly two-thirds of rural residents would rather pay higher user fees than see their taxes go up to pay for facilities in neighbouring municipalities, according to a new citizens’ survey.

Sixty-four per cent of people polled by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen preferred the idea of a two-tiered rate structure so those who use public facilities elsewhere pay their fair share.

This story is relevant to Area F because rural Penticton would likely be invited to help pay for such a facility.  I have attached the budget page for 2007 (the most recent I have) for the Vernon performing arts center.  You will see that Vernon, Coldstream, and RDNO areas B and C contribute to the Vernon facility through a tax requisition.  This tax helps cover the interest and principal on the building itself plus various operations subsidies.  The total tax requisition for all four jurisdictions in 2007 was $1.145M.

Mending fences with Penticton and building fences to keep out feral horses were among the themes Thursday at an all-candidates forum on the West Bench.

Incumbent Michael Brydon and challenger Ronald Johnson, who are running to represent Area F on the board of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, squared off in front of about 50 people inside the community’s school library

Brydon, a university professor seeking a third term as director, told the crowd he’s running on his track record and will take direction from voters about what his priorities should be.