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Court quashes city's sanctions on Quesnel mayor Ron Paull

The mayor's censure and sanctions imposed in April have been dropped
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Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull's censure and sanctions were removed on the grounds of procedural unfairness.

Quesnel's mayor Ron Paull has won his legal challenge against the City of Quesnel after council set sanctions on him.

The case came about after a following the controversy where Paull was accused of sharing a book denying the realities of residential schools with members of the Cariboo Regional District during a meeting.

The three resolutions adopted by the Quesnel city council were quashed by a judge for reasons of procedural unfairness.

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Austin Kelly

About the Author: Austin Kelly

Born and raised in Surrey, I'm excited to have the opportunity to start my journalism career in Quesnel.
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