City Council - March 27, 2023 - Minutes - City of Richmond, BC

R23/6-5 It was moved and seconded That a letter be sent to the Provincial Government expressing the City of Richmond’s support in principle of the following proposed amendments as outlined in the Provincial Government’s announcement: § Placing restrictions on intentionally making false statements about objective biographical information about candidates and senior officials of political parties; § Cracking down on the spread of deliberate disinformation about the electoral process, such as including disinformation about voting eligibility, dates, times and locations; and § Streamlining the vote-by-mail process to make it more accessible for people. The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on (i) a full analysis of the changes being made, (ii) supporting the changes as outlined in the background materials, and (iii) waiting for additional information from the Province. As a result of the discussion, the following amendment motion was introduced: R23/6-6 It was moved and seconded That the following wording be added: “and expect further consultation on the remainder of the items”. DEFEATED Opposed: Mayor Brodie Cllrs. Au Heed Loo McNulty The question on the main motion was then called and it was DEFEATED with Cllrs. Gillanders, Heed, Hobbs, Loo and McNulty opposed.

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