Council imposes sanctions on Botha for ‘inappropriate’ online comments
Prince Albert City Council has slapped Ward 3 Coun. Evert Botha with sanctions after he made what were described as “inappropriate, disrespectful and derogatory” comments on social media during a Prince Albert Raiders game.
The comments were provided to paNOW on the condition they not be republished.
Council voted 6-1 to impose penalties, with only Ward 2 Coun. Terra Lennox-Zepp opposed. Botha and Ward 5 Coun. Dennis Ogrodnick were out of the room during the vote due to a conflict of interest.
Botha will soon be removed from all boards, committees, and official bodies, and will lose his right to speak as a representative of council at public events for one year. He will also have to make a public apology for his comments to the Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club, City Council and the public on social media for three weeks in a form and wording approved by council.