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Hansma, s small town mayor, can hang on to his $55,000+job

Township of Spallumcheen Hansma, a small town mayor, can hang on to his $55,000 + job. After a troubled year of Conflict of Interest allegations, Hanmsa, will continue to enjoy remuneration for Mayor and Regional District Director duties a yearly income in range of $55,000.+ Most of that income is not taxable. A Spallumcheen farmer/resident have to earn almost $75,000+ to match Hansma’s income. Keeping in mind that Spallumcheen Council has only one Public Council Meeting a month, the small town mayor get's a big reward.

Township of Spallumcheen: Mayor Hansma, another Conflict of Interest battle on his plate, or poor judgement on Hansma’s part? Since April 2009 Hansma owns the local newspaper, the former Armstrong Advertiser, now renamed to Okanagan Advertiser. After that time he, Hansma, participated in discussions and voted on, resulting in advertisement for his newspaper. Could that be a conflict of Interest? Hansma’s newspaper received paid advertisement, paid by Spallumcheen’s taxpayers. What constitutes Conflict of Interest?

Township of Spallumcheen NEWS: Spallumcheen mayor Will Hansma has won again in the effort to prove he's not in conflict of interest. A group of 39 residents had challenged that, beginning with a BC Supreme Court action in 2008 alledging the conflict over he and his sons having property involved in a rezoning. They lost last July, then went to BC Court of Appeal. Today the appeal was dismissed. Madam Justice Saunders says in the ruling there was no evidence of Hansma having a direct or indirect pecuniary (financial) interest in the bylaw, and there was no basis at all to remove him from his elected office. Readers should be advised, that Spallumcheen Council has approved, in the spring of 2009, the subdivision for his sons. Conflict of Interest seen by the Public. "An elected official should not participate in any discussions which could may result in some financial benefit for himself, spouse, children or close relative, business associates etc." The Hansma ruling may not the best ruling for everyone involved today or the future. It’s again a gamble with words or phrases as we have seen many times over and over again.

Appeal hearing of Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma Conflict of Interest , held April 14th,2010. The BC Court of Appeal in Vancouver,BC has reserved its decision after hearing the case of Spallumcheen residents who are challenging the township's mayor. Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma could be removed from office if found guilty. If Hansma is not found guilty by the BC Court of Appeal, Hansma’s ethical conduct and integrity could be still in question? Integrity and Honesty

Did Hansma open the door for another Conflict of Interest battle, or just poor judgement on his part? Mayor Hansma owns the local newspaper and voting an matters which will bring advertisement for his newspaper, paid by taxpayers? Does this constitute a Conflict of Interest? What constitutes Conflict of Interest?

MotoPlex Speedway + Events Park Vernon,BC, located in Spallumcheen, had to deal with concern coming from residents of neighboring Lawrence Heights, located across Highway 97 from the speedway, along with residents of Stepping Stones Estates and

some opposition from residents of Desert Cove Estates. The residents are concerned about increased noise levels from the racetrack, along with the late hours for the lights being on. Confusions? Motoplex Speedway asking increasing racetrack operation from 18 to 42 a year. Question: Who was there first. The residents or the racetrack?

Watching a raise could be exiting, but rain could bring some disappointments. OFFICIAL RAIN POLICY issued by MotoPlex Speedway + Events Park. 2010 Long-Range Weather Forecast for Southern British Columbia could bring more rain. During the last few year the weather changed unfortunately in the North Okanagan, home of the Motoplex Speed + Events Park.

Township of Spallumcheen, SES, The Southeast Sector OCP amendment of 2009, should be part of the new Official Community Plan review. Many Spallumcheen residents are concerned to see 3000 new homes build at the SES. Newly elected Coun. Fraser supports this new development. Fraser’s family owns land in the new development. Fraser supports controlled growth for Spallumcheen. Does this development, the largest development in the entire Okanagan represent controlled growth? Bylaw 1744, July 2009 2010 will be also an interesting year for Mayor Hansma. Residents of Spallumcheen waiting to be successful to appeal Hansma’s Conflict of Interest verdict. Mayor Will (Wybren Jan)Hansma was the first Mayor in Spallumcheen challenged by Spallumcheen residents in the Supreme Court of British Columbia for Conflict of Interest. Justice Peter Rogers ruled that Hansma was not in Conflict of Interest. The residents could not proof that financial gain of Hansma’s sons benefited Mayor Hansma? In other jurisdictions such Ontario, the pecuniary interest of family members are deemed to be those of councillors for the purpose f conflict of interest legislation, so evidence of such an interest is not required.

Spallumcheen council violated their own bylaw for more than 12 months? Spallumcheen Council will held only ONE council meeting a month. Bylaw 1677 to amend Council Procedure Bylaw 1677 and change to, only one council meeting a month. 5. (2) (a) be held on the first Monday of each month;

Spallumcheen regular Council Meeting(12) for 2010

Spallumcheen regular Council Meetings(12) for 2009

Spallumcheen regular Council Meetings(24) for 2007

Spallumcheen regular Council Meetings(24) for 2006

Christine Fraser, Spallumcheen’s newest councillor, was sworn in by administrator Lynda Shykora, and blessed by Pastor Bruce Brown of Glad Tidings Church. Her election to the vacant councillor seat raises some questions. She, Fraser, promoted lower taxes by supporting controlled growth, but she is a beneficiary of the largest development SES (3000 new houses). Did she, Fraser, violate the Election act? Time will tell. Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma waiting to be discharged from his alleged conflict of interest charges. 39 residents of Spallumcheen appealed the ruling of Judge Rogers, which released Hansma of conflict of interest charges.

Spallumcheen by-election Nov 21, 2009 A by-election became necessary following the death of Coun. Lorna Bissell on Sept. 6. Seeking the vacant seat are Tom Boeve (withdraw his name as a candidate on October 19th), David Derbowka, Terry Frame, Christine Fraser and Steve Gunner. It will be seen if this by-election will be free of any smear campaign. During the last civic election incumbent Mayor Hansma was smearing one of his opponents in the local newspaper. Research itentified hat the slanderous content was full of fiction. Hansma purchased the local newspaper in April 2009. In Whiterock,BC, Supreme Court Judge Laura Gerow unseated White Rock Coun. Coleridge for lying before the election, and ordered him he pays $20,000 toward the cost of a by-election.

Mayor Hansma's Conflict Before Appeal Court. Mayor's Conflict Ruling Appealed Justice Peter Rogers ruled there was no conflict. Hansma "I was a little disappointed, but they have the right to appeal and I've got full confidence in James Cotter of Nixon Wenger (his lawyer) and confidence in the judicial system." Honesty and integrity may not in Hansma’s vocabulary. The upset residents claim the mayor was in a conflict because his sons were property owners in an area affected by a change to the official community plan.

There could be another problem coming up for Mayor Hansma. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Laura Gerow ruled in late May that Coleridge "participated in the creation of a fictitious couple", which sent e-mails before the 2008 election smearing his opponents. During the last election Mayor Hansma did the same to one of his opponents.

Gordon Campbell HST The B.C. Liberals said before the election they were "concerned" a Harmonized Sales Tax would apply to goods and services now exempt from the provincial sales tax. They said an HST would tie the hands of future governments. They said they had no plans to bring in an HST. SAY NO and STOP THE HST in British Columbia, SIGN THE PETITION. Do we have honest politicans today? There's ample evidence Campbell and Co. were studying tax The List of BC HARMONIZED TAX and implications of the HST for Western Canada? Do you support a harmonized sales tax (HST)?

Modified seed: The food we eat. "Food Inc." (monsanto gm patent seeds pesticides factory soy corn wheat) Genetic engineering techniques now allow scientists to insert specific genes into a plant or animal without having to go through the trial-and-error process of selective breeding. Genetically Modified Seed , The voices against genetically modified seeds have been silenced to a large extent by the increasing food consumption of a fast growing world population.

Mayor Will Hansma legal trouble may not over yet. Mayor Hansma cleared, lawyer targets appeal.. Mayor Hansma may can triumph for the moment, but we don’t know how long it will last. Are there other charges looming, who knows? Hansma’s believes that there is no opportunity for an appeal. This will be decided by the petitioners and not by Hansma. Hansma statement "This can’t continue" reflects again his arrogance. Did Mayor Hansma’s credibility improved with Justice Peter Rogers findings? "Just because its law doesn't make it right." ETHICAL CONDUCT Community Charter, BC

Mayor Hansma of Spallumcheen Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma has been cleared of conflict of interest allegations, made by a group of 39 residents. The residents argued Hansma should have stepped aside during council's discussion of a 2008 bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan because he and his sons had property affected by it.

Mayor Will Hansma was before a judge on Tuesday June 16,2009 trying to keep his job. The Supreme Court judge late summer or early September will decide Mayor Hansma political future. If found guilty of Conflict of Interest, Hansma could loose his job as Mayor of Spallumcheen. Mayor Will Hansma in Conflict?

Mayor Hansma, almost for 10 years in office, should know better. Why he, Hansma, put himself and Spallumcheen in a situation like that. Conflict of Interest it’s defined in the Community Charter. "A member must also declare a conflict if he or she has some other, non-pecuniary type of interest that places the person in a conflict position (e.g., bias). This could include any benefit obtained by relations, close friends, or associates of a member who is in conflict. Examples may include a rezoning application by a relative or close personal friend or a business license decision involving a competitor business to one operated by a close friend. "

After several delays, Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma’s Conflict of Interest hearing is scheduled for June 2009. 39 Spallumcheen residents have filed on October 6th,2008 Conflict of Interest charges against Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

SEC, Southeast Sector Plan

"SES" The new Spallumcheen City? "SES" The new Spallumcheen City? During the last municipal election Spallumcheen Mayor Will Hansma and elected council members promised a comprehensive Official Community Plan review in 2009.

Ironically this review will take place after major Offical Community Plan Amendments will take place. Again a step to change rural Spallumcheen. Do we like to be like Surrey, Delta or Kelowna? Click on picture to continue. The new OCP amendent bylaw 1744 was approved by Spallumcheen council on Monday May 11th, 2009. The "SES" development may will take many years, until a developer will be able to satisfy requirements outlined in the Southeast Sector Plan, prepared by Urban Systems.

Controversial property, owned by Mayor Hansma two sons.

Mayor Hansma's sons allowed to rezone. Controversial OCP and Zoning amendment , Controversial OCP and Zoning amendment approved by Spallumcheen council. Spallumcheen council approved on Monady May 4th,2009 a controversial property, owned by Mayor Hansma two sons, to be rezoned to smallholdings. It will set a dangerous precedence, and could allow almost 150 other properties in Spallumcheen to be subdivided. The Development Services Manager did not supported this application due to substandard conditions of the road network and a lack of information pertaining to the water servicing capacities. But Spallumcheen council went ahead and approved the application.

Mayor Hansma ask to step aside. Spallumcheen Mayor Will Hansma ask to step aside from his mayoral duties while alleged conflict of interest charges against Hansma are before the courts. Hansma stated he has no plans to step aside. "I don’t feel obligated to do that whatsoever," said Hansma. After several delays, Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma’s Conflict of Interest hearing is scheduled for June 2009. 39 Spallumcheen residents have filed Conflict of Interest charges against Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma in the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

39 Spallumcheen residents have filed Conflict of Interest charges against Mayor Will (Wybren Jan) Hansma in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. A Conflict of Interest hearing is scheduled for June 2009. Mayor Will Hansma is being sued by residents of Spallumcheen who charge that he was in conflict of interest in regard to the process involved with a proposed official community plan amendment to change the zoning of property in the township, which would allow Mayor Hansma sons to subdivide their property.

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