Open, transparent, accountable government: My 2017 expenses

During the November 2011 municipal election, I promised the people of Abbotsford I would support open, transparent, and accountable government and would apply that same principle to my expenses as an individual member of Abbotsford City Council. In other words, whatever taxpayer money I spent would be open to the public for review and comment. I…

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Highway 1, skilled labour, industrial land: Discussions with BC Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology

On Monday this week, The Hon. Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade, and Technology and MLA for Surrey-Whalley visited Abbotsford City Hall, where we discussed three major topics: Skilled labour Abbotsford is currently experiencing an unprecedented demand for qualified, skilled workers – the highest of any municipality south of the Fraser River. The City of…

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