Critics say Metro Vancouver needs deeper reform after leadership change

Critics of Metro Vancouver’s governance say the departure of chief administrative officer Jerry Dobrovolny is only a first step, and that broader structural reform is still needed. Metro Vancouver announced on Friday that it was ending Dobrovolny’s tenure. The move came amid ongoing scrutiny over international travel spending, the size of the board, and major cost overruns at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. Some elected officials and governance advocates say the organization should do more than change senior leadership. They are calling for fewer board members, the removal of meeting stipends, and stronger independent oversight, including a local government auditor general. Provincial officials have also signaled they may consider options for change after the municipal elections.