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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
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…
Public Input Should Be Encouraged
NSBIA Echoes KCU Concerns
The North Shore Business Improvement Association echoes KCU concerns around major projects:
Fight Not Over For KCU
For Immediate Release—February 21, 2025 Fight not over for KCU KAMLOOPS-Civic education and advocacy group Kamloops Citizens United, says the fight isn’t over. Last September, the group launched a petition in BC Supreme Court to quash the City of Kamloops’ Alternative…
Wet Housing on Fortune Drive
Rezoning Alert: 54-Unit BC Housing Supportive Wet Housing on Fortune Drive A rezoning application for a 54-unit BC Housing supportive wet housing facility at 327 Fortune Drive, 321 Fortune Drive, and 285 Leigh Road is going before Kamloops City Council this Tuesday,…
Reality of Projects City Pushed Through Using AAP
The Kamloops public is starting to realize the reality of the $275M PAC/Multiplex projects that the city pushed through using the AAP process. City council asked taxpayers to sign a blank cheque before they even had detailed information on the overpriced builds. Doug…
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