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Referendum on mosquito control wraps up March 2

Feb 27, 2024 | 3:00 PM

Residents of Electoral Area F (rural Enderby) of the Regional District of North Okanagan have two more opportunities to vote Yes or No on a proposed mosquito control program.

The second and final advance voting day will be on Wednesday, February 28 at the Splatsin Community Centre on Old Vernon Road in Enderby, with general voting on Saturday, March 2 at the Enderby and District Senior’s Complex on George Street.

If adopted, the bylaw will allow the RDNO to establish a service to provide mosquito control to the residents of Electoral Area “F”, with a focus on mosquito breeding sites along the Shuswap River near the communities of Kingfisher, Ashton Creek, Grindrod and Mara.

Qualified electors living in Electoral Area “F” will be asked to vote on the following question.

“Are you in favour of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting “Electoral Area “F” Mosquito Control Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2973, 2023”, which would establish a service within the boundary of Electoral Area “F” to control mosquito larval habitats within specific areas of the Shuswap River floodplain to prevent the spread of mosquitos; which if approved will result in an annual requisition to not exceed the greater of $289,000 or $0.17 per $1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements.”

More information is available on the RDNO website.

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