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How to report an issue to the city

If you notice broken pavement, environmental concern, cycling infrastructure, park, street light or crosswalk issue, go to this link under “Report/Request”, click on the issue, know the address location and have a picture to submit. You will most often receive a response within a week from city staff.

Service Request Link

How to write letters to your City Councillor

A City Councillor will not know what their constituents want if they do not tell them! You can write your City Councillor at any time, and for any issue. You may choose to write your City Councillor for a variety of reasons:

bring attention to, or provide more information for, an issue
to urge them to take a particular action, such as voting in an upcoming Council or Committee meeting
to clarify their position regarding your issue
to show your support or concern about an issue

Tips for writing letters to your City Councillor

To get an idea of how a letter to a City Councillor might be written, read the Toronto Environmental Alliances’ sample letter regarding the the 3Rs for gravel use. While there is no official format for writing letters to your City Councillor, these tips can help guide you.

Include your contact information. This indicates to the councillor that you are a constituent in our city.
Be concise. Written communication should be no longer than one page. If you have any background or supporting materials to your letter, include it in your envelope, or attach it to your email.
Be clear. State your objective from the onset. Follow with a brief introduction outlining your concerns. Keep to the same topic and emphasize two or three major points.
Be personal. Describe your interest in the issue and any experience you have regarding it. Drawing on your own experience demonstrates the direct impact of your issue on you, your family, or your community.
Be assertive. Ask questions that prompt a response. Ask for clarification on councillor’s positions. Request a commitment to a specific action, and give the rationale for your request. Request that the councillors respond to your letter.
Be professional. Communication should be respectful, even if you disagree with your councillors. Thank them for any positive action they have taken in the past on your issue.
Follow up. Track your councillor’s decisions or actions regarding your issue. Write back to the councillors thanking them for their response, and remind them of any commitments they have made. Optional: share your letter with other individuals or organizations advocating for your issue.
Stay organized. Keep a copy of the letter and any supporting materials so that you can easily refer back to them if needed.

City of Kelowna Links:

Draft Version: 2040 Official Community Plan (OCP)

City of Kelowna’s OCP Feedback Survey

City of Kelowna’s Current Development Projects

City of Kelowna’s Rezoning & OCP Amendments

Imagine Pandosy Links:

Ryerson University: Density Done Right Report

Our Survey

2040 OCP

Neighbourhood Association List

Clifton Highlands Community Association
President: Tara Godwin
Email: cliftonhigh123@gmail.com
Facebook: Clifton Highlands Community Association

Kelowna Downtown Knox Mountain Association (KDKM)
President: Amanda Poon
Email: KDKMNeighbourhood@gmail.com
Website: kdkm.org
Facebook: Kelowna Downtown Knox Mountain Association

Kelowna South-Central Association (KSAN)
President: Susan Ames
Phone: 778-688-8077
Email: s_ames@telus.net
Website: ksan-kelowna.ca
Facebook: @KSAN

Kettle Valley Neighbourhood Association
President: Dave Cartwright
Email: admin@kvneighbourhood.com
Email 2: dgckelowna@gmail.com
Facebook: @KettleValleyNeighbourhood
Instagram: instagram.com/kvneighbourhoodassociation/
Website: kvneighbourhood.com

KLO Neighbourhood Association
President: Paul Clark
Email: info@imaginepandosy.org
Facebook: KLO Neighbourhood Association

Website: imaginepandosy.org

McKinley Landing Residents Association
President: Bob Campbell
Email: mckinleylanding@gmail.com
Website: mckinleylanding.com

Okanagan Mission Residents Association
President: Brent Pay
Email: president@omra.ca
Website: omra.ca
Facebook: Okanagan Mission Residents Association

Quail Ridge Residents Association
Communications: Laura Peacock
Email: qrraexec@gmail.com
Website: qrra.org

Rutland Residents Association
President: Peter Pagliocchini
Email: president@rutlandresidentsassociation.ca
Website: rutlandresidentsassociation.ca
Facebook: Rutland Resident Association

Kelowna City Council

Mayor’s Office

Tom Dyas

(250) 469-8980

mayorandcouncil@kelowna.ca

Councillor Maxine DeHart

(250) 862-7662

mdehart@kelowna.ca

Councillor Ron Cannan

(250)-864-9537

rcannan@kelowna.ca

Councillor Rick Webber