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Sarai Apology Hardly a Surprise
Councillor Sarai’s apology is hardly a surprise. After recording his conversation with the Mayor, he had numerous chances to come forward. He had 300 days to confess and apologize, yet chose not to. A more skeptical view might suggest that his apology now; is nothing…
Letter to Council: Sarai
Letter from KCU to Kamloops City Council. Dec 2, 2024 Dear Council Members, Councillor Sarai intentionally created a situation involving Mayor Hamer-Jackson by editing, manipulating, and fabricating events, including altering a recording he made without the mayor’s…
Burden of Proof
Shouldn’t the burden of proof lie with those accusing the Mayor? Innocent until proven guilty, correct? No evidence has ever been presented against him—just theatrical, media-driven accusations by City Council and administrative staff. Despite repeated requests,…
AAP Lawsuit Update
AAP Lawsuit Update-Kathrine Blair I’ve received the City of Kamloops’ response to the AAP lawsuit, and it’s quite a lengthy document. This classic manoeuvre has buried our lawyer in paperwork, and seems designed to make me-the petitioner-incur as much expense as…
City of Kamloops Budget 2025 Meetings
**ACTION REQUESTED!** Tired of your taxes continuously going up (they could go up another 9% this year!) CITY OF KAMLOOPS BUDGET MEETINGS! Boring? 100% Important? ABSOLUTELY! Without your input, *WE* are giving our city council and administrators free reign to do what…
Councillors Linked To Construction Proposal
Controversial Councillors linked to Construction Proposal which Confounds Valleyview Vikes A rezoning application for properties in Valleyview by development firm A&T Developments is under fire from long time Valleyview residents. The proposal will see a rezoning…
City of Kamloops Management Cost
***This affects YOU, Kamloops! *** Did you know that managing the city of Kamloops pays more than managing the entire province of BC—by more than double? Yes, you read that right. 2023 stats: BC Premier David Eby $227,111 Kamloops CAO David Trawin $309,238 Deputy CAO…
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