2026 Municipal Objectives
Mission
“Lillooet will provide public services that enhance our quality of life and address our community needs.”
Vision
“Driven by community, inspired by nature and grounded in heritage, the District of Lillooet will be a vibrant, caring, resilient small town where people and place are respected. Building on its distinctive character, rich culture and rugged natural beauty this historic mountain community will pursue a future where equity, sustainability and community health are at the forefront of all our decisions”
Values
Promote community engagement and participation
Strive for fairness and act responsibly
Be inclusive of neighbouring communities including residents of the St’át’imc Nation, SLRD and TNRD
Deliver financially sustainable services
Foster long-term wellbeing of the community
Be environmentally aware and proactive to limit impact on climate change
Goals
2026 Municipal Objectives
Vacant and Underutilized Property - Provide Council with a detailed report on options to promote, support, or facilitate development of housing and redevelopment on vacant and underutilized properties.
Official Community Plan (OCP) Update – Complete the OCP update to align with provincial requirements and support long-term growth and development.
Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Review – Complete the rewrite of the Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw, including consideration of pre-zoning to support density in serviced areas.
Housing and Land Use
Development Cost Charges (DCCs) – Investigate opportunities for implementing Development Cost Charges.
Roadworks & Infrastructure Priorities – Provide an annual report identifying the District’s most strategic infrastructure projects and priorities.
Shovel-Ready Projects – Develop a small portfolio of shovel-ready projects to position the District for funding opportunities (e.g., recreation, civic facilities, roads, beautification, economic development assets).
Curbside Recycling – Research and report on the viability of introducing a curbside recycling program for the community.
Infrastructure Planning
Source Water Development Phase II – Continue hydrogeological and environmental assessments for Town Creek and infiltration well sources, including monitoring and funding analysis.
Water MTSA – Negotiate a Municipal Type Service Agreement with Cayoose Creek Band / Sekw’el’was for provision of potable water services.
Water & Utilities
Downtown Vitalization – Complete the Downtown Vitalization Plan, including grant-related work for key community assets such as Miyazaki House, the Old School House, and recreation facility upgrades.
Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan – Develop a comprehensive plan including service levels, cost recovery targets, equipment reserve planning, and potential shared governance/funding models.
Community & Economy
Health Care Recruitment – Strengthen local healthcare by supporting attraction and retention of doctors and healthcare providers to ensure hospital stability and continuity of care
Indigenous Partnerships – Develop a Memorandum of Understanding with Cayoose Creek Band / Sekw’el’was to support collaboration on economic development and continued community-to-community relationship building.
Emergency Management & ESS Agreements – Develop agreements with the Lillooet Tribal Council, member communities, and/or SLRD to strengthen coordinated emergency response and emergency support services.