Proposed cellphone ban during Kelowna council meetings faces overwhelming pushback
Global News
In a 7-2 vote, Kelowna city council overwhelmingly voted down the proposed amendment.
There was pushback Monday from Kelowna, B.C., city councillors to a proposed change to the code of conduct that would ban them from using their cellphone during council meetings.
“I’m not a grade schooler. I’m not in Grade 1. I know how to use my phone,” said Coun. Luke Stack during Monday’s council meeting.
In a 7-2 vote, council overwhelmingly voted down the proposed amendment.
“I’m not out there texting people unnecessarily or getting unnecessary information which will be used in any decision making,” said Coun. Mohini Singh ahead of the vote.
The amendment was brought forward by the city clerk’s office and supported by the mayor.
“I don’t think it’s something that we need to have rules or bylaws or code of conducts on,” said Coun. Rick Webber the day after the vote.
“I think that it’s up to each individual councillor to make sure they don’t break any rules like that.”
Councillors aren’t supposed to be receiving outside communication during meetings, but at Monday’s council meeting, Mayor Tom Dyas expressed concerns the policy is not always adhered to.
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