St. Albert city council about-face carries valuable lessons
Quashing of proposed $20.8 million Millennium Park borrowing bylaw shows effectiveness of public pressure in shaping policy choices.
Source: stalbertgazette.com
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Quashing of proposed $20.8 million Millennium Park borrowing bylaw shows effectiveness of public pressure in shaping policy choices.
Councillors Mike Killick, Ken MacKay join opposition to increasingly controversial plan, bringing project to a halt
St. Albert council has decided not to borrow more than $20 million for a new park that's seen considerable pushback from the community.
Thousands of St. Albertans have weighed in on a new park some say is not worth the financial or environmental impact.
Resident lists debt, tree loss, lack of consultation as concerns