On Friday, the City of Richmond’s resolution at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference to prohibit port authorities from purchasing any Agricultural Land Reserve property for non-agricultural purposes passed with widespread support.
Richmond is also asking the federal Transport Minister to require port authorities to establish a meaningful public consultation process with local governments.
“They won’t even meet with us,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
The resolution means the provincial government will consider the matter, although it has no obligations.
