Where is the taxpayer's Money Going?

Nicole Butz
News Reporter

After Calgary withdrew its bid for the 2017 Expo, Alderman Ric McIver is wondering what happened to the $300,000 of taxpayer’s money. McIver believes there is irregularity in the spending of the money and intends to explore the issue further. He is wondering if taxpayers were fooled. Mayor Dave Bronconnier released a breakdown of how the money was spent. It stated that $240,000 went to consultants, including funding for the West Village, and an estimated $50,000 to city costs. Bronconnier states that this money is not wasted as it will form the basis for the redevelopment of the West Village. The development will be paid for in the same way as the East Village.

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