https://crdwatch.ca/2026/07/27/kelowna-citizens-safety-association-calls-for-province-wide-restoration-of-public-participation-in-local-government/CRD Watch Homepage en2026-07-28T03:55:13+00:00Kelowna Citizens Safety Association Calls for Provincewide Restoration of Public Participation in Local Government public participation, development, environment, bc-ndp, british columbia, lack of public input, Ecology, housing, local government, upzoning, Kelowna, Bill 44, Bill 47, Community Charter, Local Government Act, legislation, pre-zoning, Housing Bills, blanket upzoning, density, UBCM, law, Lack of democracy, Union of BC Municipalities, zoning, community planning, infrastructure requirements, KCSA, development-industry-influence, LLoyd Manchester, Central Okanagan, council meetings, repeal, procedure bylaws, Community Oath of Office