Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson (pictured in the grey suit in the centre) sits next to several city councillors during their swearing-in ceremony in November 2022.
Kamloops, B.C., council has formally called on Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson to resign after a scathing report from a provincially-appointed municipal adviser was made public on Wednesday.Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson sits next to several city councillors during their swearing-in ceremony in November 2022. The mayor has now been formally asked to resign by the rest of council after a tumultuous reign and a report by a municipal adviser. Kamloops, B.C.
"The mayor is a fighter. He's told me that — he's not a quitter, he's a fighter," the adviser said. "He's demonstrated that to me throughout this whole process."Former Abbotsford mayor Henry Braun, who served as a municipal adviser for Kamloops city council, says he is concerned with the idea of the province being able to recall municipal councillors — but that it may be a potential recourse for a dysfunctional council.
Committee of Whole #Kamloops city council meeting is starting more than 30 minutes late today. Municipal Advisor Henry Braun met with Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and 8 councillors in closed meeting this morning. He’s about to deliver his recommendations re: mending council rift. pic.twitter.com/eswdJATbscSome of Braun's recommendations — including a potential amendment to the Community Charter, which governs all municipalities outside Vancouver — would require the city applying to the B.C.
His report also makes 13 recommendations to council — such as engaging in leadership and communication seminars and engaging a consultant or mentor to assist council.Kamloops city council takes step to resolve internal dispute on standing committees Braun says, for instance, the first violation of the code of conduct could result in a 10 per cent reduction in salary, while the second could result in a 25 per cent reduction and so on.
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