Residents vrs Mayor in Court

Written by Peter McIntyre Wednesday, 14 April 2010 13:53

The BC Court of Appeal has reserved its decision after hearing the case of several dozen Spallumcheen residents who are challenging the township's mayor.

A BC Supreme Court ruling last July cleared Will Hansma of conflict of interest allegations made by a group of 39 residents.

 The residents feel Hansma should have stepped aside during council's discussion of a rezoning bylaw because he and his sons had property affected by it.

 The five term mayor says he got two legal opinions that he was not in conflict.

 Hansma could be removed from office if found guilty.

There's no word when the appeal court could render its decision.

 Hansma has a lawyer representing him in court in Vancouver today, and is not present.