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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.
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Secret Tape Didn’t Work Out
Interesting new information from the Armchair Mayor website: https://armchairmayor.ca/2025/01/18/rothenburger-secret-tape-didnt-work-out-the-way-i-had-planned/ Councillor Sarai has lied, concealed evidence, and used inflammatory language-yet it’s business as usual in…
KCU Opposes Ban on Public Inquiries
KCU’s speech given at the council meeting today, and a good play-by-play article from former Mayor Mel Rothenburger’s Armchair Mayor website: My name is Kathrine Wunderlich, and I am speaking today on behalf of Kamloops Citizens United-KCU. We strongly oppose the…
Yet More Tax Increases
#1-Yet more tax increases! The timing of the $150M RCMP loan announcement..shortly after the $275M Arts & Rec loan announcement…questionable at the least. #2-Very important that people attend this Tuesday’s 1:30pm council meeting! The current council is attempting…
Night Before Christmas 2024
‘Twas the night before Christmas in ol’ Kamloops town, The council was stirring, with furrow and frown. The chambers were filled with debate and despair, While whispers of scandals hung thick in the air. The mayor was nestled, but not with much peace, With lawsuits…
Councillor Middleton-Public Promises and Transparency
During her election campaign in 2022, Kamloops City Councillor Margot Middleton publicly pledged to donate her council salary to local charities, citing her financial independence. Years have passed, and the public has yet to see evidence of this commitment being…
Kamloops City Hall Continues To Be A Spectacle
The defamation case between Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and Councillor Katie Neustaeter is inching closer. Some media outlets are continuing to advance Council’s “Communication Strategy” by rallying in support of her; yet the mayor continues to undermine his own…
We Are a Grassroots Group
KCU Statement: We are a grassroots group-meaning individual perspectives do not necessarily reflect the views of the group as a whole. As the “unofficial opposition” in city hall, however; our common goal is improved accountability, communication, and transparency…
Councillor Hall Concerned About Raising Taxes
This is rich! Where were Councillor Kelly Hall’s concerns about raising taxes when he staunchly supported and pushed through tax increases of $25, $50, $75, $100, and $125 for a Performing Arts Centre, and an undefined multiplex? At that time, he showed no hesitation…
Proposed 7 Mile Renewable Fuels Facility
“Kukstsélp” to Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc, for hosting today’s presentation regarding the proposed 7 Mile renewable fuels facility in Kamloops. KCU members were in attendance, and look forward to learning more as the project development phase proceeds, and environmental…
AAP Lawsuit More Vital Than Ever
Why is the AAP’s lawsuit against the city more vital than ever? The City of Kamloops Council and Administration need more focus. They are mixing up their priorities in a way that harms the community. Knowing a facility’s budget shortfall announcement and significant…
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