At it’s regular Monday afternoon meeting, Kelowna city council approved the new policy to deal with temporary farm worker housing in the city. “The city has a responsibility to look after not only its permanent residents (of Kelowna) but also its temporary residents,” said Coun. Charlie Hodge in supporting the changes. “This is a good step.” Council was told that when it comes to enforcement of the new rules, it will be up to the city to deal with issue of temporary farm worker housing through its bylaw enforcement department. Mayor Colin Basran said the development of the new policy, in conjunction with Lake Country, West Kelowna, the Central Okanagan Regional District, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agriculture Land Commission shows the city recoginizes the importance of agriculture to the community.
Alistair Waters – Kelowna Capital News – Oct 31, 2016.
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