Kamloops council extends pause on public input at meetings amid ongoing debate

Kamloops council extends pause on public input at meetings amid ongoing debate

Kamloops City Council has voted to extend the suspension of public input at regular council meetings until the end of the current term, following a heated debate over whether residents should be allowed to speak during meetings. The discussion revisited a May 27, 2025, resolution that initially paused public input—previously called “public inquiries”—after council concerns over disruptions and the ability to manage speakers. Council considered w…