The Mayor's Podcast 

The Mayor’s Podcast with Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes is a monthly podcast relating to local issues and the work of the District of Summerland. Each month Mayor Holmes sits down with a municipal councillor, District staff, community member, or other people of interest to discuss a specific topic of importance to Summerland residents.

Episode 2 - March 2023: Source Water Protection
"Mayor Doug Holmes sits down with Kellie Garcia, Director of Policy and Planning at the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB), to talk about protecting the Trout Creek watershed, which is the source of almost all of Summerland’s drinking water. There are many risks and a lot of competing interests in the watershed, and the challenge is to establish a common understanding that everyone shares a responsibility in protecting our source water."

Episode 1 - February 2023: Council's Strategic Priorities
"Mayor Doug Holmes sits down with Deputy Mayor Erin Trainer to discuss Summerland Council’s strategic priorities for 2022 – 2026, which were adopted on Jan. 23, 2023. The long list of priorities aims to protect and enhance core infrastructure and essential services, provide good governance, provide an adaptable and affordable community, and enhance people’s quality of life."