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Welcome to the Our Area F blog.
We acknowledge that Area "F" of the RDOS is within the traditional, unceded territory of the syilx people in the Okanagan Nation.
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Budget 2019
Hello everyone, Yesterday was the first reading of the 2019 Budget. The second reading will be February 7th with the third and final...
Riley Gettens
Jan 4, 20193 min read
Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous 2019.
I hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas, a restful break and a joyful New Year's. My parents were here for a visit. It was really...
Riley Gettens
Jan 2, 20192 min read
Protective Services Update
On December 6, 2018, RCMP Inspector Ted De Jager briefly attended the first 'official' Board meeting of the new term. A number of...
Riley Gettens
Dec 8, 20183 min read
FutureBiz Penticton
Thursday, November 8th the City of Penticton hosted an economic outlook forum called, FutureBiz Penticton. A local panel represented...
Riley Gettens
Nov 11, 20182 min read
Good Governance
Attended a conference on Monday, October 29 called, Good Governance: Principles, Processes and Practices presented by George Cuff. Mr....
Riley Gettens
Nov 2, 20181 min read
Thank you!
For your support, your votes and your kind words! I am so excited to serve as your Director. I have spent the last few days just...
Riley Gettens
Oct 23, 20181 min read
Thank you!
Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts and ideas with you. And thank you to everyone who has reached out and asked questions,...
Riley Gettens
Oct 19, 20182 min read
If I could add one more comment to one of my answers at the Forum...
I definitely mull over ideas, issues…. I like to look at challenges from every angle and discuss with others, research and test different...
Riley Gettens
Oct 19, 20182 min read
KVR - what is next?
Like many of you, I consider the KVR a gem of the Okanagan. It is easy to imagine the potential of the KVR that runs through Sage Mesa...
Riley Gettens
Oct 18, 20182 min read
"If we go to sewer than the City will take us over".
Here is my take after reviewing the City of Penticton's Official Community Plan updates and speaking with members of the City's OCP Task...
Riley Gettens
Oct 17, 20183 min read
A Faulder resident asks how we could improve access to public transportation.
At the forum, a Faulder local just recently undergone knee surgery and found getting to Summerland for necessities like groceries a...
Riley Gettens
Oct 16, 20181 min read
Castanet: Better rural services needed
Reprint of Castanet Article Written by Colton Davies - Oct 16, 2018 / 3:41 pm 📷Photo: Mike BidenFlooding on an acreage in Faulder, west...
Riley Gettens
Oct 16, 20183 min read
Question # 6 - Sewer or septic?
The truth is, I need more information. I think we all do and here is why: When I chatted to those in Sage Mesa/West Bench, it sounded...
Riley Gettens
Oct 15, 20182 min read
Question #5 - Densification within the Greater West Bench area... yay or nay?
My take: subdividing existing residential parcels*, would negatively impact the rural ambiance that so many residents value. However...
Riley Gettens
Oct 15, 20181 min read
Densification in Faulder and Meadow Valley
I still have work to do to better engage with Faulder and Meadow Valley residents. I am working on it and will continue to do so. See...
Riley Gettens
Oct 15, 20181 min read
Question #4 - Home industry/commercial use of properties and an ACP.
The actual wording of the question depended on who I was talking to (and what type of industry was happening around them). But it is...
Riley Gettens
Oct 14, 20182 min read
Penticton Western News: Area F candidates present platforms, discuss needs of diverse region
This original article was published by Penticton Western News (link below). Four candidates on ballot to represent large area within...
Riley Gettens
Oct 13, 20182 min read
Opening Remarks - Area F, All Candidates Forum
This is a copy of my opening remarks from the All Candidates Forum, Oct. 11, 2018. My name is Riley Gettens and I am running for your...
Riley Gettens
Oct 12, 20184 min read
Question #3 - What are you going to do if you get elected?
This is my favourite question from door-knocking because it almost always led to the best conversations. If elected, I will use my...
Riley Gettens
Oct 9, 20182 min read
Question #2 - What is your experience/background?
Throughout my career, I have advocated, worked for and worked with local and provincial governments and have a proven reputation as a...
Riley Gettens
Oct 9, 20182 min read
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