Barbara Morin

Independent for Kamloops Council

Businesses & Jobs

Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres

I do not support the building of a data centre because the cons are too great

Data centres use massive amounts of water.

They bring no jobs except for the 2 years it takes to build the data centre

Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment

Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres

I do not support the building of a data centre because the cons are too great

Data centres use massive amounts of water.

They bring no jobs except for the 2 years it takes to build the data centre

Housing & Homelessness

Homelessness

Advocate for safer streets and real support
We need to address street disorder, support recovery-focused solutions & restore confidence in our public spaces through practical enforcement and strong advocacy for more treatment & complex-care facilities
Insist on better data and measurable outcomes so our resources focus on real solutions.
Advocating or more recovery-oriented treatment, complex beds and mental health support

Housing Prices & Supply

Support the housing supply our growing city needs while potentiating neighborhood livability and community safety.

Property Taxes

Demand clear cost controls on major projects, transparent decision-making on borrowing, preauthorization of huge debt loads and core infrastructure
Responsible Stewardship of Tax Dollars

Local Government, Planning, & Democracy

Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres

I do not support the building of a data centre because the cons are too great

Data centres use massive amounts of water.

They bring no jobs except for the 2 years it takes to build the data centre

Mental Health, Drugs, & Addiction

Mental Health Crisis Response

Support recovery-focused solutions

Public Drug Use

Strengthen coordinated bylaw and policing responses that address open disorder and criminal behavior.

Treatment for Addiction

Advocate for more recovery-oriented treatment, complex beds and mental health supports.

Public Safety & Policing

Public Drug Use

Strengthen coordinated bylaw and policing responses that address open disorder and criminal behavior.

Biography

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Bio

Barbara Morin is running for City Council to bring practical leadership with an emphasis on responsible spending. Barbara will listen carefully, ask tough questions, and remain accountable to Kamloops residents.

Bio

Barbara Morin has called Kamloops home since 1977, raising her family and building a career as a lawyer, teacher, school principal, and governance leader. She is running for City Council to bring practical leadership, responsible spending, safer streets, attainable housing, and stronger local economic growth. Barbara will listen carefully, ask tough questions, and remain accountable to Kamloops residents.Political experience

Barbara Morin brings extensive public-sector leadership and governance experience, although she is not presented as having previously held elected office. Her background as a lawyer, teacher, school principal, and Director of Governance has given her experience with public accountability, policy, budgeting, collaborative decision-making, and working through complex issues with people who hold different views. She is seeking election to Kamloops City Council to bring practical, transparent, and responsible leadership to City Hall.


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Barb Morin for Kamloops City Council