Should Kamloops voters replace every incumbent councillor in 2026? This article explains why frustration alone won’t change Council—and what will.
Kamloops City Council: Should Voters Replace Every Incumbent in 2026?
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Kamloops Politics
Kamloops Mayor Defamation Case: “Observed” vs “Spying”
A second defamation lawsuit between Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and Councillor Katie Neustaeter turns on a key question: when does “observing” become “spying”? Court transcripts show Neustaeter acknowledged that “spying” was her interpretation of the Mayor’s …
The Mayor Who Wouldn’t Stay Down
A personal reflection on Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, voter intent, and why change in Kamloops was always going to be uncomfortable — and why that matters.
Protected Speech Is Not Vindication
In the days following the dismissal of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s defamation lawsuit, Councillor Katie Neustaeter has characterized the court’s decision as vindication. That word is doing far more work than the judgment itself supports. The court didn't declare the...
Free Speech Won. That’s Not the Whole Story
Local coverage of Hamer-Jackson v. Neustaeter has settled into a comfortable, low-effort storyline: Free speech wins. Case dismissed. Move along. It’s tidy. It’s simple. It’s also incomplete in a way that meaningfully misleads readers. Justice J. Hughes did not...
A Case for New Administrative Leadership at Kamloops City Hall
Confidence in Kamloops City Hall is eroding. This article makes the case for new administrative leadership, focusing on governance, transparency, and public trust—not personalities.