ABMunis has released another message of disappointment as the provincial government continues Bill 20 discussions.
In a release, ABMunis accuses the province of “not listening” to Albertans and “plowing ahead” with Bill 20, citing numerous polls that indicate residents are unhappy with the decisions being made by the Alberta Government.
According to ABMunis, the organization has heard from Albertans saying implying that it is clear Albertans do not want political parties at the municipal level, local elections influenced by corporations and unions, and the overstep by the province in being able to repeal municipal bylaws behind closed doors.
The organization goes on to say the proposed amendments that came following the backlash of Bill 20 do not address key issues identified by ABMunis.
“We are disappointed with the level of provincial government consultation with Albertans, with municipalities, and with municipal associations,” ABMunis says. “None of the many solutions we shared with the provincial government over the past few months are reflected in these amendments.”
In anticipation of the province moving forward with Bill 20, Alberta Municipalities says their attention will turn to the development of regulations to assist local governments in maintaining their own authority on matters that affect their residents.
The MyGPNow.com newsroom has reached out to local provincial MLAs and has received no comment on the matter.Â