Two potential bylaw affecting the West Creston Fire Service went to vote last week.
Both bylaws, which called for an increase to the maximum annual allowable requisition for the fire service and a loan authorization respectively, were voted down.
Official numbers tally the vote as 90 in favour and 147 against.
The proposed loan would have allowed the Regional District to borrow the amount of money needed to complete the construction of the West Creston fire Wall and replace the frontline West Creston Water Tender and Fire Engine.
The results of the referendum mean the proposal will not go ahead.
RDCK staff and Directors thank the voters for turning up and casting their ballots.
There was a 52 percent voter turnout for the referendum. From the beginning of the process, the RDCK was committed to ensuring the electors made the decision on if this service should proceed or not, and is pleased voter turnout for this process was substantial.
“The RDCK will now be looking at potential options for fire protection and response in the West Creston service area,” said Kelly Vandenberghe, RDCK Electoral Area C Director.
“We will be working with the Town of Creston and other stakeholders to determine these options. Once we have had these discussions we will communicate them to the community.”
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