Tax loophole may close for some ALR property owners
The Town of Osoyoos is pressing ahead with its exemption application to the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), which could close a tax loophole for some residential property owners.
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Oliver taxpayers face 22% tax hike
The Town of Oliver finalized a five-year plan that sees rate increases across the board, including water and sewer utility rates and parcel taxes, pushing an average increase of $244 to $1,372.10 for an average home this year, up 21.6 per cent over last year.
Oliver finalizes rates: Water up 5%, sewer up 10%
The Town of Oliver has settled on its water and sewer rate hikes for 2026, opting to pad the numbers slightly in a bid to fund short- and medium-term projects and ensure crucial safety nets are replenished.
Tax rate bylaw with 7.6% hike gets third reading
Osoyoos residents face a 7.6-per-cent tax hike for 2025 after town council voted unanimously on Tuesday to give first, second and third readings to the 2025 tax rate bylaw.
Oliver eyeing 3% hike in water, sewer but horizon bleaker
When it comes to Oliver’s budget, everyone sees a light at the end of the tunnel, the problem is, it’s the light of a train barreling down the tunnel.
Harassment of town staff sees more resignations
The Town of Osoyoos has been crippled by the loss of key personnel after another resignation was announced Tuesday as a direct result of the malicious and defamatory behaviour of a small segment of local residents upset over the tax hike and infrastructure issues.
Oliver finalizes 5.7 per cent tax hike
Following the months-long drama of Osoyoos’ tax brouhaha, Oliver has finalized its 2024 property tax rate with an overall increase of 5.7 per cent with barely a whisper of discontent.
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Council moves to separate utilities from property tax from 2025
Osoyoos will join many other municipalities in the province which separate utilities from property tax after council voted four to one on the move.
Inappropriate behaviour leads to procedural amendments
Osoyoos council has amended its Council Procedure Bylaw (No. 1367) to enable it to continue to conduct business and “best serve the interests of the community” following unruly behaviour including defamatory statements at a number of council meetings in recent months that forced adjournments.
Osoyoos budget passes but not unanimous
The Osoyoos 2024 budget has now been approved after it received third reading today by Council resulting in a combined tax, water and sewer hike of about 24 per cent over 2023 but down from the original 39 per per cent proposed last fall.
Oliver’s share of RDOS taxes are going up
Oliver’s share of taxes going to the regional district will increase 8.27 per cent for 2024.
Osoyoos tax hike trimmed to 24 per cent
Osoyoos Town Council will be considering a reduced 2024 budget on Tuesday evening (Feb. 27), which as it stands currently will see Osoyoos taxpayers gain slight relief with a 24 per cent combined rise in tax and user fees versus 39.9 per cent originally.
Osoyoos reconsiders nearly $11 million in budget
Osoyoos’ elected officials effectively pruned nearly $11 million from the 2024 budget during a special open meeting held at Sonora Community Centre on Feb. 15, mostly through deferring and reallocating budget items to 2025 rather than outright cutting.
Differing views on asset management planning
As the controversially large tax and services hike for Osoyoos taxpayers edges its way toward reconsideration, two visions of how the town should deal with its aging water and sewer infrastructure have emerged.
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Osoyoos mayor denies allegations of impropriety
Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff has denied allegations of financial impropriety around the Music in the Park budget levelled at her in an open letter posted on local social media pages and said she intends to remain in her position on council.
CAO takes another go at explaining RMI funding
During his report to council, Rod Risling, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Osoyoos sought to once again clarify the issue of funding that the town receives via the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI).
Osoyoos tax hike: all shock no awe
The proverbial rubber has hit the road with an ungodly squeal as Osoyoos residents struggle to wrap their heads around the nearly 40 per cent jump in property taxes and user fees.