Reaction continues to the UCP’s Bill 20. The legislation aims to give the province broad authority to dismiss local elected officials and overturn municipal bylaws. The organization that represents Alberta cities, towns, and villages suggests the proposed changes would create an “atmosphere of fear.” Tyler Gandam, president of Alberta Municipalities, joined Global News at Noon to express his views.
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