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KLEIN: We need to break City Hall's culture of secrecy


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, January 12th 2025 at 13:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The culture at City Hall is one of secrecy and control. As a city councillor, I fought relentlessly to bring transparency to a system deeply entrenched in politics and hidden agendas. I moved several motions to eliminate the Executive Policy Committee (EPC),

The article discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's initiative to address what she describes as a "culture of secrecy" at Edmonton City Hall. This follows a series of controversies involving the city, including a failed deal with the Katz Group for a new arena, which was criticized for its lack of transparency. Smith, along with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver, has expressed concerns over the city's handling of information, particularly in relation to the arena project where details were kept confidential until after the deal fell through. The province is now considering legislative changes to ensure more openness in municipal governance, potentially affecting how cities like Edmonton manage public projects and information. This move is part of a broader push for accountability and transparency in local government operations.

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