Local Issues
Laurie often pursues issues that are brought to her attention by downtown residents. Click below to explore Laurie's work on behalf of her constituents:
- Read about Bill 204, a private member's bill Laurie is bringing forward to provide sustainable funding to Alberta municipalities.
- Heat Metering is a new tool used by landlords to measure heat use in individual units and charge tenants accordingly. But there are concerns over the accuracy of this tool. Read on to follow Laurie's questions to the government over this practice.
- Bill 202 represents another example of the provincial government working against municipalities in Alberta. Laurie speaks about Bill 202 in the Herald.
- Laurie points out that we can protect our environment as well as having a strong economy in the Journal.
- The quarterly deadline for Community Initiatives Program (CIP), Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and Community Spirit Program Grants is June 30, 2010. If you need a letter of support from Laurie, contact the office before June 18, 2010. Thank you.
- Laurie recently spoke at the April 19th public hearing of the Electoral Boundaries Commission in Edmonton. We will post her comments as soon as they are available. Meanwhile, here are her comments from the first round of public hearings on September 22, 2009.
- How to Lobby Your MLA 101.
- Laurie recently introduced the Alberta Liberal Action Plan on the Environment on CBC Radio's Provincial Affairs program.
What issues are important to you? Is there something that matters to downtown residents that you think Laurie should be working on? Call or email our office and let us know!
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