by Kamloops Critic | Nov 26, 2025 | City Council
Fools and Your Money are Soon Parted Ah, Kamloops — that scenic gem nestled in the Thompson Valley, where the pine-scented air gives way to the faint hum of taxpayers quietly wondering whether their City Council might just be auditioning for Cirque du Solvency....
by Kamloops Critic | Nov 25, 2025 | City Council, Election 2026
I enjoy watching shows about the Roman empire, Julias Caesar, and of course Sparticus. It’s often played on the back of my mind that there are similarities between the Romans and our City Council. They both seem to focus on entertainment rather than the real problems...
by Kamloops Critic | Nov 16, 2025 | Budget 2026, City of Kamloops
It’s that time again. Time to find out how much your taxes are going to increase next year. Public Invited Although the public is invited to an information session, this year there is only 1 session. Last year there were 2 sessions. More taxes, and less information?...
by Kamloops Critic | Nov 14, 2025 | City Council, Election 2026
Kamloops City Councillor Keturah (Katie) Neustaeter jumped in on an email I sent to Corporate Officer (CO) Maria Mazzotta yesterday. I was quite surprised by her words and wondered if other citizens have received similar messages from Neustaeter. Re: Code of Conduct...
by Kamloops Critic | Nov 9, 2025 | City Council, Election 2026
As a 2-term Kamloops City Councillor, one would assume Mike O’Reilly would be familiar with Council’s Code of Conduct (Code) Bylaw. What would lead this experienced councillor to breach the Code? 29 Complaints in 29 Months When O’Reilly announced...
by Kamloops Critic | Oct 25, 2025 | City Council
Even with Kamloops City Councillors Mike O’Reilly and Katie Neustaeter absent, the childish behaviour continued. Another councillor walkout, constant interruptions, a conflict of interest warning, and the Mayor fruitlessly trying to get some cooperation out of his...
by Kamloops Critic | Oct 9, 2025 | City Council
How do you prevent people from criticizing or complaining about you? If you’re part of Kamloops City administration or Council, it’s actually pretty easy. During the Aug 15, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, former CAO David Trawin presented a recommendation...
by Kamloops Critic | Oct 7, 2025 | City Council
Kamloops City Councillor Katie Neustaeter has no problem educating Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson on conflicts of interest, but seems to have challenges when it comes to her own. Tax Exemptions During a Committee of the Whole meeting on Aug 19, 2025, one of the items on the...
by Kamloops Critic | Oct 5, 2025 | City Council, TNRD
In November 2022, Kamloops City Council voted to add another councillor to the TNRD board. That decision is now costing taxpayers an extra $18,140 per year. Was that a good decision? The Recommendation Former City of Kamloops CAO David Trawin recommended adding...
by Kamloops Critic | Oct 2, 2025 | City Council
Amid the background of the all too common sound of sirens, Kamloops City Councillor Mike O’Reilly threw his hat into the ring. He’s hoping you’ll vote for him for Mayor in the upcoming civic election on Oct 17, 2026. Homelessness O’Reilly told CFJC Today on Oct 2,...
