Colwood Coun. Kim Jordison is being formally reprimanded and removed from council committees and acting mayor duties for 24 months following an independent investigation into her communications with a developer while a development proposal was before council. The Fairness Advisor concluded the communications raised concerns about a conflict of interest and that Jordison should have recognized the issue and stepped back from council’s consideration of the proposal. According to the Fairness Advisor’s report, Jordison had an interest in potentially purchasing a home or property in the proposed development when she communicated with the developer. Council unanimously accepted the finding at a closed meeting Sept. 18. In response, council will record a formal written reprimand or censure in its open meeting minutes and remove Jordison from internal and external council committees, as well as acting mayor duties, for 24 months. According to Colwood council’s Sept. 18 resolution, council will consider whether to restrict Jordison’s participation in discussions or votes directly related to the matter. Any such restriction would require a further council resolution and would have to be permitted under the Community Charter. The investigation was conducted under Colwood’s Code of Conduct, adopted in November 2025. The code requires council members to identify and disclose real, perceived or potential conflicts of interest and comply with the Community Charter. In a statement to CTV News, the City of Colwood said: “Colwood Council’s Code of Conduct establishes the standards of behaviour expected of Councillors and provides a fair process for addressing breaches. It is the most important tool we have to ensure transparency and accountability and strengthen public trust in governance. We have a duty to residents to uphold it.” The city says the investigation, report preparation and legal advice have cost $124,233 so far. Council has decided to make the latest investigation report public, with some information withheld to protect privacy and comply with the law. It will also release the findings of a separate 2024 investigation involving Jordison, which was not made public at the time. The complainant in that earlier case has asked for the findings to be made public. Council says residents should have access to information about both investigations, especially with new province wide reporting rules for municipal code of conduct matters set to take effect Oct. 17. Colwood’s Code of Conduct provides an appeal process for council members who disagree with a finding or sanction. Grounds for an independent review include procedural error, new evidence or an alleged misinterpretation or misapplication of the code. CTV News has reached out to Jordison for comment. She is expected to respond later. This is a developing story.
