The District of Saanich will not renew its membership in the Urban Development Institute in the capital region.
“If anyone in this room at this chamber is looking for me to speak negatively about the UDI, you’ll be disappointed,” he said. Plant noted that some members of the public had commented that membership in an organization that may disagree with the district on some matters gave the appearance of conflict, adding staff and council could still attend meetings and workshops without membership.Coun. Mena Westhaver said council’s membership in the UDI could be seen as a conflict of interest. “Council really needs to remain an unbiased body and demonstrate equity and transparency through the choices we make,” she said.
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