Penticton’s 10 Biggest Issues (and How We Fix Them — Fast) 💡

If you love Penticton but feel like a few things could be way better — this video is for you. Jordan West breaks down the Top 10 real issues Penticton locals actually care about — from housing affordability and homelessness to clean beaches, youth programs, and year-round jobs — and shares simple, local-first solutions we can start right now.

As a business owner, paramedic-turned-entrepreneur, and proud Pentictonite, Jordan believes we don’t have to wait for the government — we can fix Penticton ourselves.

📍 Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Why this video matters

01:18 – Top 10 issues in Penticton

01:24 – #10 Parking & summer congestion

02:18 – #9 Airport connectivity & YYF

03:04 – #8 Year-round economy & small business

04:14 – #7 Youth, family & childcare

05:04 – #6 Water, drought & lake health

06:10 – #5 Parks, beaches & clean public spaces

07:19 – #4 Getting around without fights

08:07 – #3 Downtown safety & shoplifting

09:51 – #2 Homelessness, addiction & mental health

11:23 – #1 Housing affordability & availability

13:58 – Jordan’s 5-step local action plan

14:29 – Public checklist & final message

🧭 Jordan’s Vision for Penticton

From dynamic parking pricing to shoulder-season festivals, fast permits for new housing, and a cleaner downtown — Jordan’s five local moves could make Penticton meaningfully better in just months.

If you care about Penticton’s future — this is one you don’t want to miss.

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