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KCU advocates for and serves as the public voice of concerned residents who prioritize transparency and accountability in municipal government. We work to hold local officials fiscally responsible and responsive to community needs.
RECENT ARTICLES
Property Taxes: The Runaway Train Is Accelerating
A new Business Council of British Columbia report finds municipal operating spending has grown faster than inflation and population growth, contributing to rising property taxes across B.C., including Kamloops.
Kamloops Council Candidate Reading Checklist
Kamloops Citizens United is challenging every new Kamloops City Council candidate to complete and publicly post its Council Candidate Reading Checklist before October 1, 2026.
Council Advanced Major Capital Projects Before Meeting an RCMP Facility Obligation
Kamloops Citizens United examines the timing of major capital decisions after the RCMP stated that providing a suitable police facility is a contractual obligation under the Municipal Police Unit Agreement.
Proposed 2027 Water Fee Changes Could Mean More Than a 10% Increase
Kamloops Citizens United examines proposed 2027 water utility changes, including a 10% fee increase and a 33% reduction in the amount of water included before additional charges apply.
City Management Wage Growth Outpaced the City’s Largest Employee Group
Kamloops Citizens United compares wage growth for City management and the City’s largest employee group, highlighting how management remuneration increased significantly faster in 2025.
2026 Kamloops Election Candidate Directory
Kamloops Citizens United has created a directory of candidates running for Mayor and City Council in the 2026 municipal election. Help us keep it accurate by reporting missing or incorrect information.
Help Bring Secure Mental Health and Addictions Care to Kamloops
Kamloops Citizens United is encouraging residents to support a petition calling for a secure mental health and addictions care facility in Kamloops for individuals with the most severe mental health challenges.
Mike O’Reilly: Campaign Promises and Council Record
Kamloops Citizens United compares Mike O’Reilly’s campaign priorities from 2018 with his actions and positions during his term on Kamloops City Council.
Public Information or Political Promotion?
Kamloops Citizens United questions whether taxpayer-funded City communications should focus solely on informing residents or include messaging that highlights elected officials during an election year.
KCU Endorses Kathrine Blair-Wunderlich for City Council
Kamloops Citizens United is endorsing Kathrine Blair-Wunderlich for Kamloops City Council, recognizing her work promoting transparency, accountability, public participation, and informed municipal decision-making.
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