2. to separate behaviour from content in in camera meetings.

We heard reports of abuse in public settings, but what do abusers do when they are protected by the privacy act?

Learn more at localrepresentation.ca/report/ #BCPoli

Being part of a party also means being part of a movement, being in community, and having and giving support (depends on the party, of course!)

Most are looking for candidates RIGHT NOW for the 2026 election. time to find out what you need to do to be considered to be on the candidate list. #BCPoli

If you don't have a favourite elected, reach out to us. We're happy to connect you with elected people near you so you can get some information on what it really means to serve in your local government.

And in the fall, maybe apply for campaign school so you'll be ready to run!

#BCPoli #BC

While the chaos and harassment in Kamloops is abhorrent, this is a quiet and pervasive issue in local governments. We documented reports of decades of harassment. It needs to be checked. It is eroding democracy.

Could we attract more representative governments? Bring people with lived experience into decision making positions? Would that investment get us further faster?

We should be asking ourselves who we want in these roles, not who is the lowest bidder. After all, you get what you pay for, right?

If we want leaders who really represent our whole communities, we need to create opportunity for that to happen. What if we designed compensation and supports for elected around what a single parent, a disabled person, or someone living in poverty might need?

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Then let's add in equity. When we want people who can do the job for the least amount of pay, we're talking about people who have some sort of access to wealth. be it time (retired, self employed), financial (personal wealth, pension, etc).

And that narrows the field for who can govern. /4