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3 facts you need to know
About local government and MLA cooperation
By Bill Bennett
Kootenay East MLA
1. The Union of BC Municipalities annual conference is where the Regional District of East Kootenay and municipalities of Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie and Cranbrook come together to advance the interests of our region.
2. I have had meetings with provincial ministers and all four municipalities and the RDEK. Issues range from more investment for highways, schools and health facilities, to mitigation of wildfire risk, forest harvesting practices and Idlwild Lake (pictured above).
3. Tax payers have a right to expect their elected representatives to collaborate on the important issues. I take pride in the fact that I have such a positive relationship with the four municipalities and the RDEK and I am thankful we have such committed local government leaders.
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