Lake Country, BC – A record breaking turnout of 4,462 voters, 47.9% of eligible electors, came out to have their say in the Okanagan Rail Corridor Referendum. The unofficial results of the referendum are successful with 3,336 votes indicating approval of the Okanagan Rail Corridor borrowing bylaw.
“The turnout for the referendum was outstanding and we are very pleased that residents in the community share our vision of the Okanagan Rail Corridor connecting communities and services of the valley,” said Mayor Baker.
“Designs, public consultation and operating models will be evaluated for developing the corridor, but it may be a year or more before the route is developed and the corridor is open to the public,” said Michael Mercer, Director of Engineering and Environmental Services. “We’d remind residents that while the corridor may be acquired as District-owned land it is currently not open for public use.”
The declaration of official results will be made on Monday at 4 p.m. at the Municipal Hall and a Special Council Meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers to adopt the Loan Authorization Bylaw.
QUESTION PUT TO ELECTORS “Are you in favour of the District of Lake Country adopting Loan Authorization Bylaw (Okanagan Rail Corridor) 906, 2014 to authorize the borrowing of up to Two Million Six Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($2,615,000) to fund the purchase of a 50% share of 16 kilometres of the Okanagan Rail Corridor within District boundaries?”
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