City councils rarely get judged on one dramatic decision. They get judged on the daily work of roads, taxes, housing, safety, parks, water, and whether residents feel heard. Vernon’s last council term deserves that kind of balanced review, not a victory lap and not a pile-on. The fairest read is this: council made progress on core municipal files, especially planning, infrastructure, and regional co-operation. It also struggled with problems that residents could see and feel,
