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Old 04-23-2013, 10:27 AM   #95
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Originally Posted by First Lady View Post
Didn't Nenshi himself, just weeks ago, say the developers were the largest partner the city works with? The developers are citizens and employ 1000's more citizens; if they feel they are under represented on council why shouldn't they speak out and seek out candidates who will listen and be more willing to work with them.

This happens all the time on the provincial front; ie: teachers, doctors, unions, farmers, etc..
Feeling under-represented? For decades they have controlled the local government's agenda and aligned it with their own. If anything, they are probably still over-represented in Chambers. They are just griping because they no-longer have a choke-hold on Council and their influence is not definite.
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