Penticton Mayor, Jake Kimberly, will be seeking another term as Mayor.

Kimberly made it official with an announcement at the Penticton Golf & Country Club Thursday morning.

He listed several reasons as to why he should be re-elected, and some of the projects he and City Council have accomplished with him as mayor.

Property taxes was one of those reasons. Kimberly says taxes are always a touchy subject.

"With the ever increasing cost of material and fuel, plus the ongoing growth of our city, it is becoming more and more difficult to hold the line on property taxes. Our city, specifically because of the practice of previous councils to hold the line on taxes, our infrastructure is failing to keep up with the demand on growth and the need for regular and costly maintenance," says Kimberly.

He says the only way to avoid increased taxes is to accept the reduction of services.

"You have to spend money to save money by recognizing that today the decision to invest in our infrastructure only adds additional burden on the taxpayer in the years to come. I have noted that the easiest decision on taxes is to say no, but to say no means you are leaving this decision to your successors."

So far only one other candidate has said he is running for mayor, Benjamin Wolfe.

Councillor Dan Ashton, has not declared himself as a candidate yet, however, speculation has it he will also run.

"I have not heard from Councillor Ashton on his intentions but I await his decision. He's been a very good councillor and I would not deny him the opportunity if that is what he wishes to do."

The Municipal Election is set for November 15th.

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