At that time, Electoral Areas A, B and C were also considered, but a staff report said only Area H is currently prepared to proceed. A report on Electoral Areas A, B and C is being prepared for the February meeting of the Creston Valley Services Committee. The third reading does not establish a dog control service on its own. Instead, it allows the RDCK to ask voters in Area H whether they want one. If approved, dog control costs would be incorporated into Area H taxation, with taxation beginning in 2027.