AI is already appearing in Kamloops’ 2026 election campaigns. But should using AI make voters question a candidate’s qualifications? The better test may be how they use it—and whether they’re willing to take responsibility for the result.
Katie Neustaeter has published eight pages of rules for engaging with her campaign on social media. We looked at those rules alongside her actual conversations with Kamloops residents.
I took Mike O’Reilly at his word about why flowers weren’t sent to the Mayor’s wife in hospital. Then I called the hospital and checked.
Some people have called Katie Neustaeter a narcissist. But does the label actually tell us anything about her ability to govern? Looking at narcissism, political leadership and the behaviour of Neustaeter and other Kamloops politicians.
Katie Neustaeter told Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson “so sue me.” Given the history between them and the City’s decision to fund her legal defence, those three words deserve a closer look.
Many voters view experience as a major advantage for incumbent councillors. But should experience outweigh performance, accountability, and results when residents head to the polls?