INFORMATION RELEASE 

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, eligible voters within the Sage Mesa Water System service area were asked to vote on the Sage Mesa Water System service establishment and loan authorization bylaws.

DETERMINATION OF PRELIMINARY ASSENT VOTING RESULTS

“Are you in favour of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen adopting Sage Mesa Water System Service Establishment Bylaw No. 3075, 2024, to acquire, maintain, and operate the Sage Mesa Water System, AND

Sage Mesa Water System Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3076, 2024, to authorize the borrowing of up to $33,034,000.00 (thirty-three million, thirty-four thousand dollars) for capital upgrades to the Sage Mesa Water System?”

April 11, 2026

This determination of preliminary assent voting was made by the Chief Election Officer on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and is based on ballot accounts as prepared by the Chief Election Officer.

The declaration of official results will be on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, before 4:00 pm.

A report of the assent vote results will be provided to the Regional District Board on May 7, 2026.

For further information, please contact Tracey Batten, RDOS Chief Election Officer.

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Tracey Batten
RDOS Chief Election Officer

Contacts:

Tracey Batten
RDOS Chief Election Officer
250-492-0237 

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148
Toll-free 1-877-610-3737

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