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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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KCU’s Response To Kamloops 2024 Annual Report
Response to 2024 Annual Report
Enough Is Enough
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Though plans for a new $150M RCMP station were already in the works, City Hall conveniently left that out when rushing through the $275M Performing Arts Centre and Arena Multiplex.Both were approved using an AAP-a backwards voting process where not…
Council Faces Integrity Crisis
Today’s headlines read:“Report on Sarai’s Tapegate results in slap on the wrist.” -Armchair Mayor“Councillor Sarai breached oath by recording mayor and covering it up.”-Infonews“Investigation finds Sarai breached code with secret recording; mayor calls for…
Wanted: Right To Feel Safe In Public Places
Well said, Stacey. Read Stacey’s Facebook post here: Stacey’s post
KCU Requests Town Hall
A letter sent to city council this morning requesting a public town hall meeting: Please share. Dear Mayor, Council, and CAO, Kamloops is at a critical juncture, and recent events have made this reality impossible to ignore. In just 24 hours this past weekend, there…
Shocked by Your Property Tax Bill?
You’re not alone. We won’t say “told you so”—but we will keep doing the homework for concerned Kamloops residents, because city hall’s decisions affect us all. Here’s what city council approved this year: Property Tax: +7.42% increase Water: +15% increase Sewer: +5%…
City’s Business Belongs To The Public
KCU spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting, and wholeheartedly agrees with former Mayor Mel Rothenburger’s views on the subject. His website is a great resource-and our KCU website will be live in a few days! Read Armchair Mayor’s article here:…
No Answers on Sarai Investigation
KCU has been in the forefront, trying to get answers from our city council since this story broke back in December by InfoNews reporter Levi Landry. Letters have gone to the city and the provincial government with little satisfaction. Armchair Mayor Mel Rothenburger…
More Large Taxpayer Loans Coming
-KCU warned residents, and now yet more large taxpayer loans are coming up-please see screenshots. -A negotiated settlement was reached by both parties. -Kelly Hall’s spin on the events surrounding the appeal is just that-spin. Justice Grove’s decision did not…
AAP For New RCMP Station?
Are we catching the faint whiff of an AAP for the new RCMP station? After cutting off communication with the public, the city now wants to know how we prefer to be communicated with…let’s discuss! PS: Any residents who are unaware of this survey are kindly asked to…
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