Princeton Town Briefs

Independent notes on town council — facts from the record, context labeled separately.

What’s planned

New Town of Princeton Council meets for the first time

Quick view

The new Town of Princeton council met for the first time on November 7th, 2022. The meeting was mostly ceremonial, with the new councillors and mayor taking their oaths of office. The meeting was attended by Elder Oly Bent from the Upper Similkameen Indian Band, who performed a drumming ceremony. The meeting was also attended by Judge Koturbash, who administered the oaths of office to the new councillors and mayor. The meeting was a formal start to the new council's term.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • unknown — OATH OF OFFICE: The new councillors and mayor took their oaths of office, administered by Judge Koturbash. [9]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The new council will start making decisions and taking action on various issues in the town.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

New council

The new council will be responsible for making decisions and taking action on various issues in the town. This includes setting priorities, making budget decisions, and implementing policies.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

2.1 Judge Koturbash to administer the Oath of Office to Mayor Elect Spencer Coyne

The oath of office is a requirement for the mayor to start their term. [9]

“I, Spencer Coyne, do swear that: I am qualified to hold the office of Mayor for the Town of Princeton to which I have been elected; I have complied with the provisions of the Local Government Act in relation to my election to this office; I will abide by all rules related to conflicts of interest under the Community Charter; I will carry out my duties with integrity; I will be accountable for the decisions that I make, and the actions that I take, in the course of my duties; I will be respectful of others; I will demonstrate leadership and collaboration; I will perform the duties of my office in accordance with the law. [9]”

2.2 Judge Koturbash to administer the Oath of Office to:

Judge Koturbash to administer the Oath of Office to: [5][6][7][8]

Open questions

  • What specific issues will the new council prioritize, and how will they address them?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Inaugural Meeting-Regular Agenda - 07 Nov 2022 — Agenda Package
  5. Councillor Elliott Oath of Office 2022
  6. Councillor Gould Oath of Office 2022
  7. Councillor McLean Oath of Office 2022
  8. Councillor Willis Oath of Office 2022
  9. Mayor Coyne Oath of Office 2022

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Brief 665 · 2022-11-07