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?
After a year of criticizing Council decisions through Kamloops Critic, I am reconsidering whether remaining outside the system is enough — or whether participating directly in local government could make a meaningful difference.
Kamloops Councillor Bill Sarai has been named SILGA President in an uncontested bid, despite a recent code of conduct breach involving deception and a secretly recorded confrontation with the Mayor.
Should Kamloops voters replace every incumbent councillor in 2026? This article explains why frustration alone won’t change Council—and what will.
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...