There were two issues with the donations.įirst, under rules that came into effect for the last civic elections, corporations and unions were barred from making donations to political campaigns. READ MORE: Langley Township tackles donation controversy READ MORE: Developer donations still coming in Langley Township despite rule change “It is about the appearance of fair dealing, and ensuring that the citizens of Langley can have confidence in an elected local government that is free from undue influence.” “The issue is not whether there was actually a quid pro quo between the developers and certain members of Council,” John Allan, one of the voters who launched the petition said in a press release. The Township declined to issue a formal comment beyond noting that the matter is before the courts. He said his decisions at the council table are based on community consideration, planning principles, fairness, and common sense. “However I will state that I stand firmly on my record as a seven term councillor, sworn to uphold the honour of the position which I do with the highest level of integrity,” Long said. Long said he hasn’t been able to fully consider a course of action. “We will be seeking legal counsel,” Froese said. It asks for an order that the mayor and councillors be disqualified from holding public office until the next election.įroese said that he couldn’t say much as the matter is before the courts. The information was revealed in an anonymously-authored report released earlier this year and publicized by former mayor Rick Green.Īccording to the petition to the court, Froese, Whitmarsh, Quaale and Long “failed to disclose a directed or indirect pecuniary conflict of interest” contrary to the Community Charter. development companies during the 2018 municipal elections.Īll the candidates received money from employees for at least one, and in some cases several developers, which had projects that were under consideration for rezoning and development permits before council when the donations were made. 13 and names Mayor Jack Froese, Councillors Blair Whitmarsh and Bob Long, and former councillor Angie Quaale.Īt issue are controversial donations made by senior employees of a number of B.C. Supreme Court judge to remove Langley Township’s mayor and two sitting councillors from office over conflict of interest claims.
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