City Council Statement: Special Meeting

Medicine Hat - On March 21, City Council held a special meeting to deal with a Code of Conduct complaint stemming from an incident at the August 21, 2023 meeting of City Council. City Council enlisted an external party to conduct an investigation, and at the meeting announced a number of sanctions against Mayor Linnsie Clark. The full details can be referenced here.

We acknowledge that these sanctions have raised questions and concerns within our community. Our foremost priority today is to reassure the residents of Medicine Hat that the business of Council will proceed smoothly and efficiently, without any disruption.

To successfully address the challenges in our community, trust and respect must exist between City Council and Administration. City of Medicine Hat employees are critical to the vitality and success of our community. We rely on staff to bring forward recommendations based on their expertise, knowledge, and insights, and it is imperative that we foster an environment where administration feels safe and respected when interacting with City Council.

As we move forward, we remain committed to collaborating closely with both our community and Administration to advance critical City initiatives that serve the best interests of our residents.

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