Against his will, Kamloops mayor departs council chambers for access hub debate
KAMLOOPS — The long-discussed access hub took a step forward on Tuesday (Nov. 5) during a heated regular meeting of Kamloops council. Council voted to approve a motion to distribute a notice of intent to consider a temporary use permit for the former Butler Auto property along the Tranquille corridor. The approval allows BC Housing, the proposed operator ASK Wellness, as well as fellow stakeholders to begin public consultation on the matter. However, the preliminary approval was not without drama as the mayor was asked to leave chambers.
It was a short stay for Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson after being informed he was in a conflict of interest with regards to the proposed North Shore access hub.
“I’m not sure if you had a chance to read the email that I sent to you yesterday regarding your conflict of interest on this matter,” said City of Kamloops Corporate Officer Maria Mazzotta.