Councillor Back in Court Today

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 03:54 AM

Prince George, B.C.- It’s back to court today for Prince George City Councillor Brian Skakun.

He is facing a charge of breaching the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The charge is related to the unauthorized release of a confidential report on the conduct of two City employees who were involved in a relationship. The report was published on the CBC’s website for a short time.

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Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 03:54 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: Denaljo on November 24 2009 4:57 AM

Another monumental waste of taxpayer $$$, just to satisfy some bruised egos.

Posted by: mythoughts on November 24 2009 6:38 AM

Good luck Brian. I hope all goes well for you.

Posted by: He spoke on November 24 2009 8:22 AM

Good luck Brian, I am typically a right winger. But I have voted for you the last few times, mainly because you stand up for what is right, not what is popular.

Posted by: duffer on November 24 2009 8:34 AM

Brian is one of very few on council that has a brain. Good luck.

Posted by: hammmy on November 24 2009 8:43 AM

Same here Brian,Good luck!

Posted by: Palopu on November 24 2009 9:47 AM

Lets not get carried away. Skakun is not the brightest light on Council, if he was he wouldnt have got himself into this mess in the first place.

In any event this is a misdeanor I beleif and the worst that can happen is a $2000.00 fine and no criminal record.

I will give him credt for trying to shine a light on what takes place at City Hall, and hopefully he will be successful in that endeavour.

Posted by: faxman on November 24 2009 9:50 AM

I'm looking forward to the outcome. If he's found guilty I hope he receives the maximum fine. People in a position of trust need to be held accountable. If he's found to be not guilty; I sure hope some heads roll.

Posted by: BCRacer on November 24 2009 10:18 AM

I son't see why the big yahoo...
the fact that those two government employees were involved in a relationship was no real secret...

Posted by: lmorge on November 25 2009 3:00 PM

BC Racer is right. The relationship between the two was no secret. What I question is why were the RCMP tasked to investigate this matter while the provincial government has its own investigative branch within the commission to carry out the investigation? I think that stinks a bit..especially with one of the affected parties being moved out of the detachment still occupying a high rank within the RCMP and having an interest in the outcome of the court case. Was this person still in PG when the investigation commenced? Regardless I feel this aspect of the case should be delved into by Mr. Skakun's lawyer.