Build Kamloops was sold to the public on city growth.

It’s unclear where the City sourced the claim that Kamloops is “Canada’s third fastest-growing city,” but neither Statistics Canada nor provincial population data support that description for our municipal growth.

PAC costs now substantially exceed the original council-approved budget by $57 million (about 37%), forcing the use of reserve funds—past tax dollars—to cover a shortfall created by poor upfront planning.

Increased debt. Unexpected slowing of growth. Higher taxes.

Something to keep in mind at voting time this October.

Sources:

• https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/as-sa/98-200-x/2021001/98-200-x2021001-eng.cfm
• https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1710014801