COLLINS: UBCM will be an intense week for Kamloops councillors
DELEGATES ARE MAKING THEIR WAY TO VANCOUVER for tomorrow’s start of the Union of B.C Municipalities convention. While some see the convention as a waste of money, I’ve always seen the event as a good mix of social discourse and opportunities to learn about new ideas that may help in their own communities, and being able to mingle with various ministry officials who they can lobby for various needs. I think the vast majority of people who have gone have found it useful.
Speeches by the premier and other party leaders often provide positivity as well.
Sometimes, politics are put aside and there are significant announcements. When the premier speaks Friday, he is expected to address one of the key issues facing the province. It could be one of several. Health care, climate change, wildfires and, of course, housing and the cost of living.
All of Kamloops council will be there, with the exception of Nancy Bepple, who will hold down the fort at home. Too bad, because I think Nancy would add value to Kamloops’ efforts. But such is the luck of the draw.