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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...

#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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...