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Old Posted May 4, 2024, 3:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rebl View Post
Thanks for sharing this. I learned something new today. It sounds like an at-large system has it's issues with larger cities (super long ballots namely) but could be a good fit for something like Winnipeg.

I can see it helping with things like housing and transportation funding distribution.
There was a short story on the news the other night about the possibility of a planning commission. Something that would take development decisions away from councillors and into the hands of a department with city wide responsibility rather than localized special interest.
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