Episode 39: Prawns, canapes, Fairmont Hotel gold floor stays. Just another week at Metro Vancouver (Club 41)

It was another interesting week when it came to civic politics in the Metro Vancouver region. On the podcast today we cover a number of fascinating topics including recent revelations stemming from documents obtained by Global TV.It was reported that former Metro Vancouver Chair George Harvie billed Metro Vancouver taxpayers over $7,400 to stay on the exclusive gold floor at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Reporter Jordan Armstrong provides a jaw-dropping breakdown of the costs as well as the rationale to support the expense.Jordan also reports on a whopping 20% pay increase for the Metro Vancouver CAO in 2024. The CAO is now making well in excess of $500K per year.Incorporated into the podcast is an interview regarding Metro Vancouver's recent $64000+ hosting charge at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Toronto in 2024. Listen to the Mike Smyth Show on CKNW with guest host Jody Vance as she speaks with Coun. Daniel Fontaine on this topic."The Way I See It" focuses on the upcoming provincial election and what to expect from municipalities, TransLink and other organizations. There will be a lot of hands out and requests for new funding from the party leaders. Will they disappoint?Be sure to tell family, friends and colleagues if you enjoy this weekly podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast and all major platforms.