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A seasonal bylaw officer in Peachland quit after constant harassment on the job.

The man was expected to work until September, but walked out early after having enough.

Mayor Cindy Fortin says the man "was receiving verbal harassment, and there were some blunt letters to the editor at the time," according to fellow staff.

The town is now looking at changing some of its regulations and bylaw strategies.

“We are switching to a more voluntary compliance. Everyone has to comply, but we are taking more educational approach,” said Fortin, who added she was concerned by the harassment.

“Peachland is known for not being afraid to voice its opinions,” she said. “I am not saying who was right or who was wrong, but it is important that we do have someone out there.”

Fortin said staff have also re-examined where dogs are allowed since the incidents.

“You can’t have them on public sports fields, but we are not going to be as strict about whether or not a person can take their dog on leash down to the lake,” she said.

“We are going to ease those rules a little bit – but people have to still pick up after their dogs.”