A formal complaint filed by Councillor Fox against a Kimberley city staff member has been dismissed following an investigation by an external consultant.
Fox filed the complaint in December 2025 regarding her request for an ethics investigation. The issue stemmed from her inability to defend herself against calls for recusal from voting on drive-through permits, which a community member believed represented a conflict of interest.
The City of Kimberley hired an external consultant to investigate the complaint. The city received the investigation results Feb. 27, 2026.
The investigation found the complaint was valid for review, but the issues largely involved differences in interpretation, communication and the timing of guidance about conflicts of interest and recusal. The report found staff actions were reasonable and carried out in good faith within the context of ordinary workplace interactions.
The investigator concluded the staff member’s conduct did not meet the threshold for unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour and the complaint was therefore unsubstantiated.
Because the investigation is confidential, the city said it will not comment further. The City of Kimberley said it now plans to focus on restoring the workplace environment and improving respectful relationships between council and staff.
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