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City Council votes against using a Citizens’ Assembly to explore ward system

A close vote but City Council has decided against using a Citizens’ Assembly to explore a ward system for Lethbridge.

The Open and Effective Government Committee was recommending Council proceed with the Citizens’ Assembly at an estimated cost of $80,000 but the motion was defeated 5-4.

Councillor Mark Campbell, who Chairs the OEG Committee, says he understands the price-tag may have been too high for his colleagues to get on board.

If a ward system question were to be included on the next municipal election ballot, council was told it would likely not cost more than $10,000.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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