The City of Campbell River acknowledges that we are on the territory of the Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ people of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation and We Wai Kai Nation.
Here are the highlights from the November 2, 2026, Council meeting, the inaugural meeting of the newly elected Council serving the 2026 to 2030 term.
Watch City Council meetings live or view recordings at www.campbellriver.ca/webcasts.
New Council Sworn In
The City of Campbell River welcomed its newly elected Mayor and Council during the Inaugural Council Meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Elle Brovold provided opening remarks, followed by a welcome from We Wai Kai Chief Ronnie Chickite.
The Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ Dancers provided a welcome performance, and the Campbell River Children’s Choir performed O Canada and a closing song.
The Honourable Provincial Court Judge Brian Dybwad administered the Oath of Office to:
- Mayor Kermit Dahl
- Councillor Laird Ruehlen
- Councillor Susan Sinnott
- Councillor Lucas Schuller
- Councillor Joëlle Samson
- Councillor Brittany Colville
- Councillor Ben Lanyon
Mayor Dahl then delivered his inaugural address. Following the meeting, attendees joined Mayor and Council for tea, coffee and cake.
Council Appointments
Strathcona Regional District Board of Directors
Council made the following appointments to the Strathcona Regional District Board of Directors with 5 votes each:
- Mayor Kermit Dahl
- Councillor Laird Ruehlen
- Councillor Susan Sinnott
- Councillor Joëlle Samson
- Councillor Ben Lanyon
- Councillor Brittany Colville (first alternate)
- Councillor Lucas Schuller (second alternate)
Vancouver Island Regional Library Board
Council appointed Councillor Joëlle Samson to the Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, with Councillor Brittany Colville serving as alternate.