With the new political donation/campaign financing rules, it will be interesting to see who votes in favor of these new communities on Nov. 2. Combined with the introduction of slate candidates and the "support private business" proponents, I see this vote being relatively split (give or take a couple of votes). There is little doubt developers will be lining the campaign pockets of some of these candidates, especially without having to worry about voters finding out until after the election.
Municipal democracy will be tested on many fronts in 2021.
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