The Alberta government has dismissed the City of Chestermere’s mayor, several municipal councillors and all three of its chief administrative officers, citing the city’s failure to act on demands to fix its mismanagement.
On Monday, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver issued a ministerial order dismissing the staff.
Speaking to reporters at the legislature, McIver alleged the city failed to comply with the supervision of the official administrator and some of the minister’s directives that have been in place since March 15.
Chestermere is home to more than 20,000 residents. It’s located immediately east of Calgary.
McIver has dismissed Mayor Jeff Colvin, Coun. Mel Foat, Coun. Blaine Funk and Coun.
