Langford is a divided city where citizens, their mayor and the council are at odds.
Mayor Scott Goodmanson called a press conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday to talk about an incident involving an unnamed council member who had an altercation with a member of the public who had gone to their house and taken photos while looking through a window.
B次元官网网址淲hen confronted, this person began harassing the councillor about personal matters that are completely unrelated to city business,B次元官网网址� said Goodmanson.
The mayor would not name the council member or give further details as to who the councillor was or when the incident occurred, only stating that it was a recent event.
B次元官网网址淭he city will not comment on what actions, if any, are being taken by the RCMP,B次元官网网址� he said.
Despite a voter turnout of just 24 per cent in the 2022 municipal election, Goodmanson said there was a clear call for change in Langford and that a small but vocal minority had become increasingly hostile.
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He said the person who went to the council memberB次元官网网址檚 house risks being banned from the council chambers and has caused the public servants at Langford City Hall to fear for their safety.
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Stew Young said he could not comment on the incident because he knew nothing about anything violent.
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Young doesnB次元官网网址檛 believe that anyone is causing harm or trouble.
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