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Should You Be Able to Recall Your Mayor? Some elected officials think voters should have a way to get rid of bad politicians. (The Tyee)


There is no return policy on a mayor. But some former local politicians think there should be.

With dysfunctional councils sparking discussions about how the provincial government might increase the oversight of local politicians, BC’s Municipal Affairs Ministry has said it will look to increase oversight of mayors and councillors.

Provincewide codes of conduct, third-party enforcement of complaints and clear consequences are all on the table. But some current and former mayors think the province should consider another step: giving voters the chance to throw elected officials out of office ...

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