Filling a council role that’s currently filled and singling out a councillor for not attending meetings spark tense discussion at New Westminster council
Emotions flared in council chambers Monday night during a discussion about a city committee.
Coun. Paul Minhas put forward a motion that Coun. Daniel Fontaine be appointed as the new chair for the city’s arts, culture and economic development committee – a role currently held by Coun. Ruby Campbell.
At Monday night’s meeting, Minhas said council has the “perfect opportunity” to appoint the only Indigenous person on council to that role.
“He has a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge about a lot of these topics,” Minhas said. “And, on a totally different note, I think he’s got too much time on his hands; he’s barely on any committees, and I think he would be a wonderful addition.”