Updates from UBCM's Executive, including reports from meetings, decisions, calls for nominations and more.
A Call for Nominations has been issued for local elected officials wishing to serve on the 2025-2026 UBCM Executive. The deadline for advance nominations is July 31, 2025 at 4pm.
The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Executive meeting in Victoria, April 1-3, in conjunction with advocacy meetings with Ministers and MLAs. The trade war was top of mind, and Executive are pleased to share two resources to help local governments respond.
UBCM Executive is in Victoria this week to meet with the Premier, Cabinet Ministers, the Leader of the Opposition and other MLAs to discuss core priorities for the coming year. As the trade war with the United States continues, UBCM is making the case for local infrastructure stimulus spending to support the economy.
The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Executive meeting in Richmond February 20-21, 2025. It was the first opportunity for the full UBCM Executive to meet with provincial Ministers newly responsible for local government affairs. We look forward to productive collaboration with the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, and the Honourable Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities on priority issues including housing, local government finance, addressing impacts of tariff on BC communities and more.
The Executive of the Union of BC Municipalities held its quarterly meeting November 13-15 in Richmond. With the provincial cabinet now established, UBCM’s advocacy remains focused on new provincial funding to support infrastructure; affordable housing and homelessness; and climate action and emergency management.
With thanks to all the nominees, UBCM is pleased to present your 2024 Executive team:
Director Art Kaehn provided notification to UBCM that he has withdrawn his nomination for UBCM President due to health reasons. The purpose of this notice is to inform UBCM members that at present, there is no nominee for the position of President; and that the Nominating Committee has put in place additional steps to manage the process for nominations off the floor at Convention.
Congratulations to Brian Frenkel who has been recognized by the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia with a King Charles III Coronation Medal, awarded to those who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province.
The Nominating Committee Report for UBCM’s 2024-25 Executive is now available. The report includes a summary of candidates running for Executive positions and their bios.
The UBCM Executive held its quarterly Committee and board meetings July 17-19. The meeting provided closure on several year-end matters, and established direction for the year ahead. Executive members also met with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honourable Anne Kang as part of their deliberations.
Highlights from the July 19 Executive meeting include: