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Okanagan Falls votes in favour of incorporation as municipality

Okanagan Falls has voted in favor of incorporation as a municipality, with 588 votes for and 512 against, resulting in a majority of 53.4 percent.
The community will be designated as a district municipality, similar to nearby Summerland, pending final approval from the provincial cabinet.
An interim municipal administration will work with the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to establish services after incorporation.
An initial council election is scheduled before the next municipal election in October 2026.

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