Krystal Sheridan
Council · Penticton
Okanagan\Downtown 42 yrs
About
Lifelong Penticton resident, local business owner, wife and Navy mom. I’m running for Council to bring a fresh, independent voice focused on accountability, responsible spending, local businesses and a stronger future for Penticton.
Policy commitments
Buildings
We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.
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Support electrification of new buildings.
Supportive
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Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security.
Supportive
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
Neutral
Ecosystems
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
Supportive
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
Supportive
Land Use
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
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Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit.
Supportive
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
Supportive
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
Supportive
Transport
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
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Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit.
Supportive
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
Supportive
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Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone.
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Watersheds
Climate change, increasing populations, and overconsumption threaten our water security. Healthy watersheds and forests are critical to support clean drinking water, stormwater management, climate resilience, and biodiversity for future generations.
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Implement water conservation plans and educate the public to conserve drinking water.
Supportive
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Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure.
Supportive
Zero Waste
Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.
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Implement zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal.
Neutral
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
Supportive
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Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible.
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× Opposed
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Climate action
How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?
I’ve always believed that small, everyday choices add up. I make a point of buying local, especially groceries from local markets and producers, walking when I can, consuming less and repairing things rather than replacing them. I try to be mindful about waste, reuse what I can and support local businesses instead of defaulting to large chains.
As a local business owner, I also understand the importance of using resources responsibly and
reducing unnecessary waste. I believe climate action doesn’t always have to mean big, expensive changes—it can also mean making smarter choices in our everyday lives, supporting local food and businesses, and building a community where sustainability is practical and accessible.
As a local business owner, I also understand the importance of using resources responsibly and
reducing unnecessary waste. I believe climate action doesn’t always have to mean big, expensive changes—it can also mean making smarter choices in our everyday lives, supporting local food and businesses, and building a community where sustainability is practical and accessible.
Questions for Penticton
Transportation is Penticton's largest source of climate pollution. How can we decrease reliance on gas vehicles and improve how people get around the city using low emission transport (e.g. walking, biking, carpooling, bus/transit, EV)?
I think Penticton is doing well with this. We have
lots of updated sidewalks, EV charging stations,
bike lanes. We need to keep in mind our
demographic. Having more safety measures to
increase walking (ie patrol police, etc), more
secure bike lock storage~ just to name a couple.
lots of updated sidewalks, EV charging stations,
bike lanes. We need to keep in mind our
demographic. Having more safety measures to
increase walking (ie patrol police, etc), more
secure bike lock storage~ just to name a couple.
Penticton Council adopted a Community Climate Action Plan in November 2021. How will you prioritize actions and set timelines to move the plan forward this term?
I support moving Penticton’s Climate Action Plan
forward, but I want implementation to be
practical, measurable and financially responsible.
Before adding costs or new requirements for
residents and businesses, I want to know what
we're achieving, what it costs, what funding is
available and where we can get the greatest
environmental benefit for every dollar spent.
forward, but I want implementation to be
practical, measurable and financially responsible.
Before adding costs or new requirements for
residents and businesses, I want to know what
we're achieving, what it costs, what funding is
available and where we can get the greatest
environmental benefit for every dollar spent.
Resilience is about being ready for unexpected shocks. Along with emergency response, what long-term planning measures would you recommend to protect our community from the impacts of increasingly severe weather events and wildfires?
Resilience means being prepared before a crisis
happens. The recent Summerland wildfire
showed us how quickly Penticton can become
part of a regional emergency. When evacuees
were coming into Penticton, there was significant
pressure on our community and a need for clear
communication and coordination.
Long-term, I would prioritize stronger regional
evacuation planning, clearly identified routes and
reception areas, reliable communication between
municipalities, and infrastructure that can
withstand wildfire, extreme heat, flooding and
other severe weather.
We also need continued investment in FireSmart
and wildfire mitigation, protection of critical
infrastructure and water systems, and planning
for the additional demand Penticton could face
when neighbouring communities need to
evacuate. Being resilient means having a plan
before we need it—not trying to build one in the
middle of a crisis.
happens. The recent Summerland wildfire
showed us how quickly Penticton can become
part of a regional emergency. When evacuees
were coming into Penticton, there was significant
pressure on our community and a need for clear
communication and coordination.
Long-term, I would prioritize stronger regional
evacuation planning, clearly identified routes and
reception areas, reliable communication between
municipalities, and infrastructure that can
withstand wildfire, extreme heat, flooding and
other severe weather.
We also need continued investment in FireSmart
and wildfire mitigation, protection of critical
infrastructure and water systems, and planning
for the additional demand Penticton could face
when neighbouring communities need to
evacuate. Being resilient means having a plan
before we need it—not trying to build one in the
middle of a crisis.
How will you balance immediate local priorities—like housing, jobs, and healthcare—with the need to reduce emissions and protect the environment so we can secure a sustainable future for our children?
For me, it comes down to balance and common
sense. We need affordable housing, good local
jobs, access to healthcare and a community
people actually want to live in today, while also
thinking about what we’re leaving our children
tomorrow.
I support practical environmental action, but I also
believe we need to look at the cost, the results
and the impact on residents and local
businesses. We can protect our environment,
improve our infrastructure and reduce emissions
without putting unnecessary burdens on the
people who live and work here.
As a mom, I want to leave Penticton stronger,
healthier and more affordable for the next
generation.
sense. We need affordable housing, good local
jobs, access to healthcare and a community
people actually want to live in today, while also
thinking about what we’re leaving our children
tomorrow.
I support practical environmental action, but I also
believe we need to look at the cost, the results
and the impact on residents and local
businesses. We can protect our environment,
improve our infrastructure and reduce emissions
without putting unnecessary burdens on the
people who live and work here.
As a mom, I want to leave Penticton stronger,
healthier and more affordable for the next
generation.
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