Kelowna 2025 annual report highlights spending, priorities
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The City of Kelowna has released its 2025 annual report, outlining how public dollars were spent last year on everything from community safety to major infrastructure projects and long-term growth planning.
The report highlights progress across the city’s six council priorities, including safer streets, improved transportation, and investment in infrastructure meant to support future growth. City officials said the goal in 2025 was to manage expansion while maintaining reliable services and keeping affordability in focus.
According to the report, less than a quarter of the city’s budget was funded through property taxes. The remainder came from user fees, reserves, partnerships, grants and other revenue sources, a model the city said helped stabilize tax levels while stretching public funds further.
City manager Doug Gilchrist said the approach reflects a focus on long-term planning and responsible spending as Kelowna continues to grow.
