March 23, 2026 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on March 23, 2026

Council's Report

Councillor Schwichtenberg noted that during the atmospheric rain event this last weekend, residents shared with her how effectively the new Chaplin Road culvert and Chinook Salmon restoration site performed, functioning perfectly as intended.

Councillor Spaeti brought attention to a delay in 2026-2027 BC Transit expansion plans across the Province. The delay, resulting from the Provincial Government's budget, will impact the planned 2027 expansion of transit service between the District of Kent and the City of Mission. It is currently unknown if this delay will be limited to one year or extend further into future years.

Evergreen Park Playground Design and Installation

Council approved the Canadian Rec Solutions playground design submission for the supply and installation of new playground equipment at Evergreen Park. As part of the District of Kent's ongoing parks and playground maintenance program, Evergreen Park was identified as having outdated equipment and requiring upgrades to meet current safety standards and enhance overall play value. The renewed playground will also feature pour-in-place rubber surfacing to improve accessibility and safety.

Canadian Rec Solutions Playground Design

Proposed 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan

Mayor and Council received the draft five-year financial plan including a 2026 property tax revenue increase of 5.65%. This increase includes the following:

It is important to note that a 1% tax increase raises approximately $94,400 in property tax revenue. The District of Kent also contracts RCMP police services through the Province of British Columbia, and therefore has limited financial flexibility in managing associated budgetary requirements.

2025 Property Taxes

A copy of the presentation may be viewed at www.kentbc.ca/financial

2026 Agassiz Farm Fresh Market

The Agassiz Farm Fresh Market is returning for another summer in the District of Kent, running Thursdays from June 18 or 25, to September 18, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in Pioneer Park.

Please visit the Agassiz Farm Fresh Facebook Page for more information or to apply as a vendor.

Chilliwack Plowing Society Annual Plowing Match

Mayor Pranger, or her designate, has been invited to compete in the "Politicians Class" annual plowing match held by the Chilliwack Plowing Society on April 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The annual plowing match will be held at Greendale Acres. To learn more about this event, please visit: https://greendaleacres.ca/plowingmatch/