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How council uses its power
Whether council members follow the rules they are bound by, like the Code of Conduct and conflict-of-interest law.
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How Mayor Grantham used the powers of office
This report compares what Mayor Colin Grantham did during his 2022-2026 term with council's rules about how members may use the power of their office.
What council members promised about this
| Who | Promise | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Grantham Mayor | He said strong-mayor powers should not be used by anyone, that he would never use the budget veto, and that he would bring council into budget work earlier. | Not yet measured |
| Colin Grantham Mayor | He promised to keep his office open to residents, stay accountable and accessible, listen, and improve the municipality's public communication. | Not yet measured |
| Mike McGuire Deputy Mayor | He said decisions should be made by the whole council of nine, not by one person. | Not yet measured |
| Mike McGuire Deputy Mayor | He said his positions will follow the rules council must follow and be strongly shaped by what residents tell him, and that he seeks out views from residents, developers and community builders. | Not yet measured |
| Kevin Morrison Councillor | He wants council meetings to focus on governance rather than emotion, and says he does his research before meetings. | Not yet measured |
| Donna Pammer Councillor | She says that once council makes a decision, all members should accept it and move on. | Not yet measured |
| Steve Pelkman Councillor | He says that when a councillor loses a vote, they should respect the majority decision and move forward. | Not yet measured |
| Brad Richards Councillor | He says he will push for transparency in municipal politics. | Not yet measured |
| Brad Richards Councillor | He says council should look at all the issues and angles before deciding, then get the job done. | Not yet measured |
| Sheri Faccenda Councillor | She will listen to residents and keep communication with them open. | Not yet measured |
| Sandi Hipple Councillor | She says she will be a loyal voice for all Ward 2 residents and stand up for them. | Not yet measured |
| Greg Willsie Councillor | He says making town government more open and more efficient is his top priority. | Not yet measured |