Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government/Board of Education Meetings - Week of April 7-11, 2025

During the week of April 7-11, 2025 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government/Boards of Education will be holding meetings, as follows:

Wells -- Regular Council Meeting from 3:15pm - 4:30pm on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 in Wells Council Chambers/via Zoom (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells) as well as holding Closed/In-Camera meetings from 2-3pm and 4:45 to 5:30pm on this same date.  When available, the Open Council Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) -- Board Committee Meetings on Tuesday/Wednesday, April 8/9, 2025 at the SD27 Administration Office (350 2nd Avenue North, Williams Lake).  

1) Finance Committee on April 8th at 4:15pm.  On the Agenda:

* Annual Facilities Grant

* Budget Process 2025-26

* Minor Capital Submission for 2025-26

* Daycare updates at Columneetza

* Chilcotin Road - Before/After Care 

* Bus Transportation Registration Update

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Education Committee on April 9th at 4:00pm 

* Outgoing Indigenous Role Models

* CIMS (Cariboo Information Management System) Use

* BCSTA Student Outcomes

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Williams Lake -- Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 6pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement - 450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda:

* Official Community Plan/Zoning Review Project

* NCLGA Survey: Reforming the Local Government Act

* Closed Council Meeting: Sections 90(1i,j,k -- legal advice, information prohibited from public disclosure and negotiations) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

100 Mile House -- Meetings, as noted below, all in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House) on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

1) Committee of the Whole at 4:00pm.  On the Agenda:

* Community Wind Phone (reconsider)

* Better at Home: Walking Group

* Pickleball Donation

* Discussion Items: 60th Birthday, Utility Fee Amendments

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) 100 Mile Development Corporation at 4:30pm or upon adjournment of Committee of the Whole meeting, whichever occurs first.  On the Agenda:

* 2025 Budget

* 2024 Annual Report of the Corporation

View the full Meeting Agenda here

3) Regular Council at 5:30pm - on the Agenda:

* Delegations: Director of Finance re: Court of Revision and 2025 Budget/5 Year Financial Plan

* 3 Bylaws for 3 Readings or Adoption

* Discussion Item: Free Transit for Federal Vote on April 28th, 2025

* Closed Council Meeting: Section 90(1g - potential or actual litigation) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District -- Meetings as noted below:

1) Indigenous Relations Committee -- Thursday, April 10th at 1pm in the Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda:

* Delegation:  Filip Ani, Negotiator, from the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation re: remote presentation on the BC/Coastal First Nations Accord for Co-Governance, Environmental Stewardship, Economic Renewal and Local Community Well-Being in the Pacific North Coast.

* Review Committee Terms of Reference

* Discussion Items: Committee Meeting Dates in 2025, verbal report from Mgr. of Intergovernmental Relations

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District/Regular Board Meeting -- Friday, April 11th at 9:30am in the Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda:

* Information Items -- Q1 Northern Health Update/Q1 Quesnel Healthcare Recruitment Updates and Status of Delegations, CCRHD Board

* Requests for Capital Expenditures Bylaws from Northern Health -- GR Baker OR Anesthetic Machines x2 Replacement,  GR Baker Ultrasound Replacement

View the full Meeting Agenda here

3) Cariboo Regional District/Regular Board Meeting -- Friday, April 11th at 9:45am or adjournment of the CCRHD Board Meeting (whichever occurs first) in the Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda:

* Delegations: Cariboo Fire Centre and Fraser Basin Council re: General Updates

* Land Use Matters (Area Directors only) 

* Cottonwood Community Hall Community Works Funding (CWF) hydro project and enabling agreementa 

* Year Round Grant for Assistance application: Williams Lake Dirt Riders

* Committee Recommendations - for endorsement

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Enhanced rental assistance programs support families & seniors

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

More people will now benefit from enhancements to the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program, helping low-income families and seniors afford their rent.

“With the rising cost of living, we’re enhancing supports through the RAP and SAFER programs to ensure more families and seniors can access essential financial help,” said the Hon. Ravi Kahlon, BC's Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “These changes will help people stay in their homes in the communities they love and allow us to support more people as they manage the challenges of rent and living expenses.”

Starting April 1, 2025, and as part of Budget 2025, RAP and SAFER programs have expanded eligibility criteria that will benefit more than 30,000 households in B.C. Existing eligible recipients will also see an automatic increase in their average benefits, providing them with more financial assistance to contribute toward rent. These changes build on the improvements to SAFER and the one-time RAP benefit introduced in April 2024.

“Seniors are vital to our communities, and they should receive the support they need to live comfortably,” said Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors' services and long-term care. “This change to eligibility requirements offers much-needed relief for low-income seniors and families facing rising living costs. These improvements will help seniors live safely and comfortably in their homes and in communities they’ve helped build.”

Improvements to RAP include:

• increasing the household income limit for eligibility from $40,000 to $60,000 (before taxes) is expected to nearly double the number of families eligible for support from approximately 3,200 to nearly 6,000;
• increasing the average family supplement for existing recipients from $400 per month to $700 per month;
• implementing single provincial rent ceilings based on household size, which can now be reviewed and amended annually and will help ensure rent support for people remains adequate and flexible to changes; and
• removing the requirement for employment income, which will result in low-income families that are not receiving income or disability assistance being able to receive rental assistance if other eligibility requirements are met.

Enhancements to SAFER include:

• increasing the household income limit for eligibility from $37,240 to $40,000, which is expected to benefit as many as 1,600 more seniors, for an estimated total of 25,000 SAFER recipients; and
• increasing the average supplement by nearly 30%, bringing the average monthly subsidy for existing seniors to $337.

“The SAFER program is an essential support for low-income B.C. seniors living on fixed incomes who are struggling with the rising cost of rent, groceries and other items needed for healthy aging,” said Dan Levitt, B.C. seniors advocate. “I’m pleased more seniors will be eligible to receive SAFER, however, I’d still like to see the SAFER program be indexed to inflation and have government commit to ensuring the program is meeting its goal to have recipients paying no more than 30% of their income on rent. The seniors’ demographic in B.C. is increasing rapidly and supports such as SAFER are critically important for the quality of life for low-income seniors.”

Through Budget 2025, the Province is investing an additional $375 million over the next three years to enhance both RAP and SAFER programs. This includes the $75 million committed through an agreement with the B.C. Green Party caucus to boost the programs and deliver more supports for families and seniors.

“The B.C. Greens have long advocated for stronger rental support, and we’re proud to see these improvements through our accord with the NDP,” said Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. “Housing must be a priority and the $75 million we secured will help more families and seniors get the help they need to make rents more affordable.”

To ensure that eligible families and seniors are fully informed about the support available to them, BC Housing has launched a public awareness campaign.

Learn More:

For information about the Rental Assistance Program and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program, visit: https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-assistance-programs

To learn about the steps the Province is taking to tackle the housing crisis and deliver affordable homes for British Columbians, visit: https://strongerbc.gov.bc.ca/housing/

Quesnel Council Highlights - April 1st, 2025 mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Development Services

Council approved the following development permits subject to specified conditions:

DP2024-71 for the construction of a 4-storey hotel at 720 Rita Road.

DP2025-81 for the construction of a new 5-storey, 35-unit residential building on 319 North Fraser Drive in a Commercial and Floodplain Development Permit Area.

DP2025-82 a variance request for consideration for a cover-all storage shelter sited on shipping containers built without permits at 2153 Dragon Hill Road.

Annual Water Report & Manganese Removal and Water Treatment

Council directed staff to work towards meeting the conditions of the Quesnel Community Water System operating permit, which requires treatment for manganese levels higher than the federal guidelines by June 2030. Staff will seek funding sources to assist in treating city water with chlorination and UV disinfection, a method that will ensure no traces of chlorine remain in the drinking water after treatment.

The 2024 Annual Water Report can be viewed at the front desk of City Hall and on the City of Quesnel website.

2025 Business Improvement Area Levies

Council approved the following grants to the Business Improvement Areas for 2025 to be collected by Local Service property tax levies, provided all other conditions of the bylaws are met by the Business Associations prior to payment of the grants.

Quesnel Downtown Association $74,083

South Quesnel Business Association $80,000

West Quesnel Business Association $41,616

Dragon Mountain Communications Towers

Council approved a lobby effort directed at the Minister of Environment and Parks to expedite wildfire risk reduction inside Dragon Mountain Park.

Dragon Mountain is the hub of a communication tower network that serves the North Cariboo Region for cellular and emergency support services, as well as many other utilities and industry needs. With annual wildfires and evacuation orders in the Cariboo, protection of this critical infrastructure is of paramount concern to the City and surrounding residents to ensure safety and effective communication during an emergency event.

North Central Local Government Association Convention Bid 

Council consensus was that a bid from the City to host an NCLGA convention should be submitted for 2028 to align with the City’s 100th anniversary and, potential benefit of additional suites with the completion of the Marriott Fairfield hotel.

Community Transit Partnership Agreements - Wells & Nazko

Council approved five-year Community Transit Partnership Agreements with both the Nazko First Nation and the District of Wells.

Cariboo Pulp & Paper Sewage Treatment

Council approved the Amending Effluent (sewage) Treatment Agreement between the City and Cariboo Pulp & Paper for one year.  The agreement will have the City prepare a contingency plan and a long-term plan for sewage treatment, in the event that Cariboo Pulp & Paper is no longer able to provide this service.

Quesnel Regional Airport Lease

Council approved a five-year Lease with the Ministry of Forests for approximately 2.232 hectares of land at the Quesnel Regional Airport;

The BC Wildfire Service has expanded its operations, adding 15 new crew members, 4 of which are new officers to the region, resulting in an expansion to the Quesnel Base. This new lease more than doubles the size of the leased area at the airport to accommodate potential building expansion and additional parking.

The larger Quesnel Fire Centre will result in increased landings at the airport which will generate additional landing fees and fuel sales and a better, more community-based response to wildfires.

Strategic & Operations Plans

Council approved the new Strategic Plan guiding Council's priorities through the current term.

BCAAP Grant

Council directed staff to submit a grant application to the British Columbia Air Access Program for 100% grant funding for facility master plan at the Quesnel Regional Airport based an estimated eligible cost of $35,000.

Announcements

May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Council approved the Quesnel MS Self-Help Group's request to fly the MS flag on the LeBourdais Park community flagpole for the month of May. 

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Rotary Club of Quesnel is holding a ladies-only event "Dazzle in Disguise" at the Quesnel Seniors' Centre. Admission is $60, which includes dinner, entertainment, and entry for the grand prize of $1000 to Sparkling Hills Resort. Tickets are available at Paradise Spa.

Elections BC issues fine to Williams Lake Mayor's 2022 Campaign

Editor's Note -- for full context, read the letter from Elections BC to Surinderpal Rathor's 2022 Mayoral Election Financial Agent -- https://elections.bc.ca/docs/amp/Enforcement-Notice-Bradley-Huston-2025.pdf

From the Williams Lake Tribune: 

Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor has paid a $2,700 penalty to the Chief Electoral Officer of BC (Elections BC) for a contribution error during his mayoral election campaign in 2022.

During the campaign he accepted seven contributions totally $5,400 that came from organizations but were recorded as coming from individuals when filed on Jan. 11, 2023 with his campaign expenditures report.

Elections BC did a review and informed Rathor and his financial agent, Brad Huston, of the error.

Following that, Rathor and Huston submitted an amended disclosure statement on Sept. 24, 2023, identifying the contributions as prohibited and informing Elections BC they had returned the money to the seven parties that had made the contributions.

The amended statement was then reviewed by Elections BC's investigation team.

“You were cooperative with the investigator, and you indicated that you now have a better knowledge of the rules going forward,” noted a letter addressed Hustaon and dated April 1, 2025.

Speaking from the Council of Forest Industries conference in Prince George Thursday (April 3rd, 2025), Rathor said they complied with all the requests promptly.

“We owned the mistake and we learned from the mistake,” Rathor told the Tribune. “It was an honest mistake by all of us, including me. We were at fault, and admitted the fault.”

Huston told the Tribune they were not hiding anything when they originally submitted the campaign contributions.

"If we did know we are really bad at fraud because when we filled out the forms every donation was listed and we included the company name and they said, 'oh you can't do that.'"

In the letter about the penalty, Elections BC stated it could have been as high as $10,800.

Bullying and Racial Violence are ‘No Joke’ Community Members Rally to Stand Up Together

Courtesy of Esk’etemc First Nation:

Parents, grandparents, and community members from throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin region joined together in a show of solidarity and co-operation to peacefully march to the grounds of School District #27 in Williams Lake. Donning pink shirts, buttons, and signs with the slogan ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Bullying and Racial Violence are no Joke’, the collective of citizens stood together to publicly ask the Minister of Education and Child Care, Lisa Beare, to respond to their calls for an investigation into bullying, harassment, discrimination, and racial violence in schools within the District.

Together, representatives from Esk’etemc First Nation and the Concerned Parents and Caregivers of Williams Lake (CPWL) group, with support from the Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC), shared their message symbolically in front of the School District offices to ask for equality, safety, and excellence in education for all students in the District.

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, UBCIC President stated, “UBCIC was deeply disappointed by the Superintendent of School District #27’s response to a concerned group of parents, including from Esk’etemc First Nation, as a ‘small, but vocal group’. This dismissive attitude stands in blatant disregard of the concerns shared by parents, caregivers, and B.C. First Nations standing up for the rights and wellbeing of our young learners. By Resolution 2024-42, UBCIC stands alongside Esk’etemc First Nation in calling for a fulsome investigation into the allegations of racism,

discrimination, bullying, and harassment in School District #27. The parents group, Esk’etemc, and UBCIC share the same vision for every child to have the opportunity to attend school in an environment where they feel safe, supported and have a sense of belonging.”

Esk’etemc Kukpi7 Fred Robbins agreed with Grand Chief Phillip, calling on the provincial government to take action without delay.

“Every day that goes by, we hear more and more stories of children and youth, not just from our Nation of Esk’etemc, but throughout the region, who fear going to school. How terrible is that?” said Kukpi7 Robbins. “We have been asking the Ministry of Education and Child Care for an investigation for over a year now. Our last letter, sent in early January of this year, asked Minister Beare to meet with us and have a conversation to hear the concerns and the stories of our community members. Our request for that meeting has gone unanswered. This is why today was so important for us to join with UBCIC and the Concerned Parents and Caregivers of Williams Lake group to show the District and the Ministry that we’re not going away until we can collectively solve the problems in our schools.”

In September of 2024, Kukpi7 Robbins brought forward the concerning stories of Esk’etemc members to the UBCIC to ask for help. The UBCIC passed Resolution 2024-42 at their 56th Annual General Assembly calling on the Ministry of Education and Child Care to ‘address the claims of bullying, harassment, discrimination, and racism at School District #27’ as shared in testimonials and letters from Esk’etemc children, youth, families, and support staff. Instead of an investigation, a Safer Schools review was launched and the lack of communication and engagement with First Nations and community members through the region has been a big disappointment. Not long after, Esk’etemc and the CPWL group met to see how they could collaborate.

“Sadly, our group is growing, which demonstrates how many families in our School District are being negatively impacted by the racial violence, bullying, and other activities that make our kids scared to go to school,” said CPWL group member Melissa Coates. “When we met with leadership and community members from Esk’etemc, we all realized we are advocating for the same thing. This is why we planned to host this event together today, to bring attention to what we are advocating for as a group. In doing this, we hope to encourage other parents, grandparents, and caregivers who feel they and their families are alone to join us to make change in our District. Our kids are counting on us, and we cannot, and will not, let them down.”

Esk’etemc and CPWL are encouraging people to fill out an online survey to share their experiences and stories so that their voices are heard.

“We launched a confidential online survey which closely mirrored the one put out by Safer Schools,” noted Calvin Dubray, Director of Education with Esk’etemc. “Unfortunately, the Safer Schools’ survey essentially had questions that asked for ‘yes’, ‘no’, or ‘I don’t know’ answers and one spot at the end of the survey to share any stories or feedback. Our survey gives children, youth, and their parents or caregivers a chance to answer these questions but also share their stories and challenges. We intend to share themes from the survey results with the Minister, so she truly understands the urgency of what is happening here in our District. We’re tired of being ignored and our kids and youth are too important not to stand up for!”

For those interested in filling out the survey, it is online at: https://bit.ly/standup2025

Concerned Parents and Caregivers of Williams Lake: 

If you are a concerned parent, grandparent, or student, you are invited to contact the Concerned Parents and Caregivers of Williams Lake group via email at cpcgwl@yahoo.com or on Facebook. The group is marked ‘Private’ and the page administrators are quick to respond to people asking to join.

Prescribed burn planned for rural Central Cariboo-Chilcotin areas

Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:

Upcoming #PrescribedBurn in the rural Central Cariboo-Chilcotin areas 

Locations: 

* Chimney and Felker Lake recreation sites

* north and south sides of Highway 20 near Tŝideldel First Nation

* 35 hectares, along Highway 20 between Hanceville and Chilanko Forks 

Background: 

* Projects to commence later this week (April 2-4, 2025) and conclude April 18th, 2025, all subject to favourable conditions

* Smoke and flames will be visible 

* Crews will ignite ground fuels with hand torches and will control and closely monitor fire activity.

* While burning is underway, traffic control will be on-site to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur

For more information: 

* Prescribed Burning: https://prescribedfire.ca/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=25-Rx-Burn-Central---Westridge&utm_source=Envoke-IB---Central-Zone&utm_term=Information-Bulletin%3A-Prescribed-burn-planned-near-Westridge

* Cariboo Fire Centre: 

Information Officer

Ph: 778 799-2100

Email: CaFCInfo@gov.bc.ca

Williams Lake Council Highlights - April 1st, 2025 mtg

Present in WL Council Chambers: Mayor Rathor; Councillors Delainey, Flaspohler and Lyons 

Present via Zoom: Councillors Boehm and Nelson

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

Mayor Rathor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Cariboo RD Area "D" Director Steve Forseth to tonight's meeting

Meeting Agenda approved  - click here

Meeting Video - click here 

Minutes of the previous City Council meeting was adopted 

Delegations:

1) Sean Gillespie and Frankie Nelson, Atlantic Power & Utilities (Williams Lake) Ltd. appeared before Council via Zoom to provide an update on the Williams Lake Power Plant

Following their presentation -- A Question/Answer period ensued

Mayor Rathor, on behalf of Council, thanked the delegation for their time/information

2) Inspector Robert Lake, Williams Lake RCMP Detachment Officer in Charge appeared before Council to provide the 2024 Police Commission Report -- presentation here

 

Following his presentation -- A Question/Answer period ensued

Mayor Rathor, on behalf of Council, thanked Insp. Lake for his time/information

3) Taya Vanderkop-Girard, Wildfire Risk Reduction and FireSmart Coordinator, City of Williams Lake appeared before Council to provide an overview of FireSmart Program and Objectives within the City of Williams Lake -- presentation here

Following her presentation -- A Question/Answer period ensued

Mayor Rathor, on behalf of Council, thanked the delegation for their time/information

Response to Delegations:

1) That the Police Commission Report for January to December 2024 from Inspector Robert Lake, Officer in Charge for the Williams Lake RCMP detachment, be received for information

2) That the presentation from Taya Vanderkop-Girard, Wildfire Risk Reduction and FireSmart Coordinator, regarding an introduction and overview of the FireSmart Program and objectives be received for information

Business:

1) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated March 20 and 27, 2025

2) Council scheduled the date for the Parcel Tax Roll Reviews to be held in Williams Lake Council Chambers, as follows: 

Water and Sewer on  April 25 @ 9:00 am

Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area on April 25 @ 9:30 am

3) Council approved free transit services (i.e. conventional and HandyDART) on general voting day for the Federal Election, taking place on Monday, April 28, 2025

4) Council received a memorandum of Mayor Rathor dated March 28, 2025 regarding membership changes to the Executive Committee for 2025

Councillor J. Flaspohler declared a perceived conflict of interest on the next item and left Council Chambers at 7:06pm

5) Council awarded the Pavement Rehabilitation 2025 contract to Peters Bros Construction Ltd. for the total construction tender amount of $570,451.85, excluding GST, and award the 4th Avenue Reconstruction contract to Peterson Contracting Ltd. for the total construction tender amount of $1,032,452.44, excluding GST, and approve award of consulting services in the amount of $75,000 per the City’s engineering services contract, for a total streetworks project value of $1,913,017.04, excluding GST, including contingency and work completed by City staff and directed City Staff to exercise contract clauses to reduce quantities as necessary after award to meet the project budget

Councillor J. Flaspohler returned to Council Chambers at 7:11pm

6) Council approved the use of staff time and equipment for the hauling of material for the 2025 Spring Classic Indoor Rodeo

7) Council referred a report of the Director of Municipal Services regarding the Lake Harvester Program to Committee of the Whole for further discussion

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Councillors J. Flaspohler and A. Delainey 

8) Council referred the letter from the North Central Local Government Association dated March 21, 2025 regarding "Reforming the Local Government Act: A Roadmap - Survey Link" to Committee of the Whole for further discussion

9) Council proclaimed the following:

* lights of City Hall be changed to blue on April 11, 2025 for "World Parkinson's Day" and the #SparktheNight campaign

* lights of City Hall be changed to purple on May 10, 2025 for "World Lupus Day".

10) Council received the "Council Information Package" as of April 1st, 2025

The Chief Administrative Officer provided a verbal update to Council and responded to questions from Council 

And then Council adjourned at 7:56pm

Steve's Meeting/Expense Calendar - March 2025

In the month of March 2025 -- I attended the following meetings or events:

* March 2 - McLeese Lake Farmers Market Society AGM at the Alexandria Community Hall

* March 6 - March 2025 meeting of McLeese Lake Recreation Commission at the McLeese Lake Community Hall

* March 10th -- Zoom call with BC Electoral Area Directors'.  Special guest - Hon. Brittny Anderson, BC Minister of State for Local Government/Rural Communities 

* March 12-14, 2025 -- Local Government Leadership Academy's Annual Leadership Forum in Richmond, BC

* March 19 -- Picture with new Cariboo RD Area "D" Alternate Director, Angelina Bennetts of Pine Valley, at Reservoir Lake, just south of Pine Valley and then attend monthly meeting of Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom

* March 20 -- Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) meeting in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom

* March 21 -- Meetings of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District & Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

* March 26 -- Monthly meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee

* March 27 -- Monthly meeting of the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce

* March 29 -- 1st Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner for McLeese Lake volunteers at the McLeese Lake Community Hall 

In addition, responded to inquiries from Cariboo RD Area "D" residents' via phone/text, social media or email

In the month of March 2025 -- I submitted the following expenses:

* March 12-14, 2025 [LGLA Annual Leadership Forum]: $32.00 - WL Airport Parking Fees; $28.75 - taxi from YVR South Terminal to Hotel and $34.50 - Transit Fees between Hotel and LGLA Forum site.  Hotel, Registration and Flight between Williams Lake and Richmond directly paid by the Regional District and funded by Electoral Area Administration

* March 19th -- $83 to attend Central Cariboo Rural Directors' Caucus meeting

* March 20th -- $206 to attend Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) meeting 

* March 21st -- $206 to attend meetings' of Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District & Cariboo Regional District Boards' 

* March 27th -- $83 to attend Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting