It’s no wonder the public was enraged after hearing the news that the cost for the performing arts center (PAC) had jumped from $154 million to $211 million. Many residents unwittingly approved a $140M loan by doing…absolutely nothing. Those that were aware of...
Today’s post is about the concerns around Kamloops City Council’s use of the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for the PAC (Performing Arts Centre) and arena multiplex projects. I’ll argue that, even if legally defensible, Council violated the spirit of the BC AAP...
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....
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...
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...
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 he'll run for mayor...