Pro-RCMP group cries foul after members banned from Surrey city council meetings
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A group supporting a referendum on policing in Surrey says a motion passed by Surrey City Council barring some individuals from speaking at public meetings is just the latest bully tactic from Mayor Doug McCallum.
Ivan Scott, founder of the Keep the RCMP in Surrey campaign, said he and six others from the group received emails from the City of Surrey saying they were now prohibited from attending city council and committee meetings in person.
"This is typical of the way that [McCallum] tries to intimidate and bully people into accepting or getting out of whatever it is," said Scott.
In a statement from the City of Surrey, McCallum cites "... the ongoing hostile behaviour of these particular individuals" and "aggressive and disorderly behaviour" as reasons for the ban.
"We must ensure that council and city staff are able to carry out their duties without fear of verbal assault and harassment," said McCallum.
Scott said he strongly disagrees with McCallum's characterizations and says it's the mayor who has been disrespectful during virtual council meetings.
"I absolutely object to that. I've always been there respectfully," said Scott. "Whenever ... we've gone into the realms of the safety of the people in the City of Surrey with respect to [policing,] he just cuts us off."
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