Coun. Albert Koehler is hoping that when city representatives head down to the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in September, they’ll be going to support one of his ideas.

During tonight’s meeting, city council will vote on a recommendation from the intergovernmental resolutions committee to advance a request supporting new technology and engineering programs in post-secondary schools.

The proposed resolution, which would be debated at the UBCM annual meeting in Vancouver, would see the organization lobby the provincial government to “develop a strategy for technical and engineering education, allowing for a seamless transfer from colleges to universities” as well as provide funding to establish programs.

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