Mike O’Reilly invited Kamloops residents to ask questions. I took him up on it. Then I went back to the records behind one of his answers.
Mike O’Reilly Invites Questions. I Have a Few More.
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Code of Conduct
The Photo Controversy: Was This Ever About a Slideshow — or About Control?
Guest commentary for KamloopsCritic.ca When Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson issued a public letter on January 14, 2026 rejecting Council’s demand that he sign an apology over the cancelled March 2024 State of the City slideshow, most coverage treated it as another chapter in...
Kamloops Citizens Shut Out of Council Accountability Process, City Confirms
The City of Kamloops has confirmed that citizens are barred from accessing Council’s Code of Conduct complaint process. The accountability system now exists entirely behind closed doors.
Kamloops Councillor Kelly Hall Faces Code of Conduct Complaint Over January 13 Council Meeting Conduct
A formal Code of Conduct complaint has been submitted against Kamloops City Councillor Kelly Hall following the January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, alleging a pattern of conduct inconsistent with Council’s own governance standards while he presided as Chair. The...
Weaponizing Accountability: How Kamloops’ Code of Conduct Process Is Failing Taxpayers
When a system designed to protect the public interest becomes a tool of attrition, accountability itself is at risk. Introduction: Accountability or Attrition? Codes of Conduct exist to ensure ethical governance, protect the public interest, and maintain trust in...