Reid Hamer-Jackson

ROTHENBURGER: Outcome of suspension should have been easy to predict

March 28, 2024 // 5 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE LATEST BIT of turmoil at City Hall was always bound to end badly. When Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson suspended acting CAO Byron McCorkell on [Continue]

CITY HALL – ‘Change in direction needed’ as mayor suspends McCorkell

March 27, 2024 // 9 Comments

Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has suspended deputy chief administrative officer Byron McCorkell. The mayor confirmed today he told McCorkell — who has been the acting CAO in the [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Mayor would run again tomorrow despite ‘tight cuffs’

March 23, 2024 // 3 Comments

I’LL BET YOU THOUGHT last Sunday was a celebration of the Irish missionary St. Patrick, a time to wear something green and drink green-coloured beer. Well, that, too, but [Continue]

LETTER – Holiday wishes for a safe and merry season from the mayor

December 20, 2023 // 0 Comments

As I reflect on 2023, I want to share how grateful I am to serve the residents of Kamloops as your mayor. I’ve been fortunate to meet and work with so many passionate [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Latest chapter in City Hall’s saga of Feuds, Leaks and Audiotape

October 10, 2023 // 6 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THERE’S A NEW CHAPTER in the City Hall saga of Feuds, Leaks and Audiotape. Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has now turned over material to City [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Mayor’s motion on meal expenses promises to stir the pot

September 25, 2023 // 1 Comment

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE MAYOR OF KAMLOOPS jumps from the frying pan into the fire tomorrow as he tries another motion. This one has even less chance than his [Continue]