Rob Vagramov returning to the job of Port Moody Mayor

Trouble is brewing in Port Moody in the wake of Rob Vagramov's announcement yesterday he's immediately returning to Mayor's job, even though he continues to face a charge of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2015.

Vagramov says the charge has been reduced to a summary matter and the two sides are discussing a resolution that would not involve a trial.

Not only will be back as mayor, but he also will be chairing a number of boards, all except the Police Board.

Councilor Meghan Lahti says she was taken aback when he called her yesterday while she's on vacation in Portugal, and reluctantly agreed to sit as Police Board Chair in his stead.

But she says she has since reconsidered and decided against it.

As well, she thinks he has no business being at City Hall while under this cloud, and says this is not about politics, rather it is about standing up in solidarity with women across this country.

Guest: Sarah MacDonald

Global News Reporter

Trouble is brewing in Port Moody in the wake of Rob Vagramov's announcement yesterday he's immediately returning to Mayor's job, even though he continues to face a charge of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2015.

Vagramov says the charge has been reduced to a summary matter and the two sides are discussing a resolution that would not involve a trial.

Not only will be back as mayor, but he also will be chairing a number of boards, all except the Police Board.

Councilor Meghan Lahti says she was taken aback when he called her yesterday while she's on vacation in Portugal, and reluctantly agreed to sit as Police Board Chair in his stead.

But she says she has since reconsidered and decided against it.

As well, she thinks he has no business being at City Hall while under this cloud, and says this is not about politics, rather it is about standing up in solidarity with women across this country.

Guest: Sarah MacDonald

Global News Reporter