Councillors ask for independent review of Calgary public engagement
[Excerpt] By Darren Krause
Three Calgary city councillors are asking for an independent review of the City of Calgary’s public engagement, tapping into citizen frustration with the consultation process.
A Notice of Motion will come forward for technical review at the Oct. 2 Executive Committee asking for a third-party, independent analysis of the City’s Engage policy, in comparison with other public participation best practices.
Public engagement has long been a sore spot for some citizens in discussions around transportation, land use and planning, with a common drawback being that views or preferences aren’t reflected in outcomes.
Ward 7 Coun. Terry Wong has consistently questioned city administration on the lengths they’ve gone to ensure robust public engagement. He, along with Couns. Andre Chabot and Sonya Sharp are sponsoring the Notice of Motion.
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