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YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT 04

MESSAGE FROM YOUR MAYOR & CAO 06

PORT ALBERNI YOUR COUNCIL 08

AT A GLANCE MISSION & VISION 10

GOALS 12

In the heart of Vancouver Island, connected by the sea, wrapped in a blanket of emerald FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14
moss and cloaked in ancient history sits Port Alberni, a vibrant waterfront community
with over 17,000 residents. Located within the traditional unceded territories of Tseshaht ABOUT PORT ALBERNI 20
and Hupacasath First Nations, Port Alberni provides stunning nature views featuring the
majestic Beaufort Mountain Range, the 48-kilometer long Alberni Inlet and the protected CORPORATE STRUCTURE 22
wetlands of the Somass River Estuary. It boasts terrific outdoor recreational opportunities
and provides an excellent quality of life for residents and visitors alike. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 24

Port Alberni has a deep sea port, state-of-the-art secondary school, hospital, a well-developed HEADLINES & HIGHLIGHTS 42
array of recreational facilities, significant tourism attractions and an upgraded airport, not
to mention it has some of the lowest property costs in British Columbia. While forestry
and related manufacturing have long been the main-stay of the Port Alberni economy,
diversification efforts are being directed into tourism, marine industry, aerospace, the arts
and clean technologies.

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