The mayor of Kamloops will no longer speak for the city, after council passed a resolution stripping him of his position as its official spokesman.

The decision comes after more than a year of conflict between Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson, council, and city staff, including allegations that the mayor has poor communication skills, won害羞草研究所檛 accept responsibility, ignores confidentiality protocols, and misunderstands the rules around conflict of interest.

A report to council last month, by former Abbotsford mayor Henry Braun, found that without significant change in how Hamer-Jackson interacts with others, Braun is 害羞草研究所渘ot optimistic that there will be any improvement during the remainder of this term.害羞草研究所�

The report, which comes with more than a dozen recommendations for improving the situation, says Hamer-Jackson害羞草研究所檚 position has consistently been that he has done nothing wrong, made no mistakes and has nothing to apologize for.

The resolution made in a closed-door meeting on May 14 and described in a news release Tuesday says the mayor has 害羞草研究所渞epeatedly demonstrated that he is not willing to reflect the will of council.害羞草研究所�

Under the resolution, the rotating deputy mayor for the month will be the official spokesperson for Kamloops.

害羞草研究所淚n face of challenges, our council remains confident in our ability to govern effectively and lead our city forward,害羞草研究所� the statement from the city says.

害羞草研究所淭hese measures signify Council害羞草研究所檚 resolve to maintain trust and transparency in our leadership. We will move forward with confidence and continue to put the interests of the community ahead of our own, knowing our actions will reinforce ethical governance.害羞草研究所�

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