City of Powell River mayor and council did nothing wrong following the advice of city staff and solicitors when correcting procedural errors relating to financial transactions with the municipally-owned Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation, according to the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
In January a petition was brought by 14 residents of Powell River alleging Mayor Dave Formosa and councillors Debbie Dee, Maggie Hathaway, Jim Palm and Chris McNaughton had contravened the Community Charter when taking steps to rectify unauthorized expenditures made between 2006 and 2011. The unauthorized loans were rescinded and the funds repaid to the city.
“We are pleased with the court’s ruling in this matter and thank those citizens that have expressed their support to us during this trying time,” said Formosa in a press release from the city. “As a council we remain accountable to our electors and continue to work hard to provide sustainable quality services in the best interests of the community.”
