Episode 45: Patrick's plummeting popularity, democracy denied, taxing turmoil, fence fallout and more

Summer's over and For the Record is kicking it back into gear. We have a wonderful podcast this week filled with some of the hottest topics New West politicos are talking about.We start the podcast with a discussion on Mayor Patrick Johnstone's plummeting popularity. Will he decide to run again? Will he face a challenger within his own Community First Party? The summer BBQ circuit was definitely filled with political prognostications regarding the future of New Westminster's 'one and done' mayor.Did Council really gather for a special meeting this week only to not approve the agenda and adjourn the meeting before it actually began? In full view of the cameras, did a councillor actually flip flop their vote? We discuss what transpired at the meeting and why it could be considered one of the most anti-democratic in recent history.Why was guest Coun. Paul Minhas asked by the Mayor to publicly apologize for a video he released about a massive chainlink fence that was erected downtown? The fence was quietly installed in late August at the 'temporary' homeless shelter which opened three years ago at the former Army and Navy building.Council crosses the river and heads over to Queensborough for its annual gathering. A special Council meeting will take place at the Queensborough Community Center and will discuss a new Lobbyist Registry and whether to rotate the location of the Canada Day celebrations.We also share an interview Coun. Minhas had on CKNW's Mike Smyth Show and much, much more. Be sure to tell family, friends and colleagues if you enjoy the podcast which is available on all major platforms.