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Three boxes of Laura Secord candy canes will make their way to the three award winners. In a press release, Grumpy Taxpayer$ notes these boxes cost at least 50 per cent less than last yearB次元官网网址檚 awards B次元官网网址渋n the spirit of frugality.B次元官网网址�

The Victoria council came in first place for Councillors Ben Issit and Jeremy LovedayB次元官网网址檚 calls for better transparency and governance. Their Nov. 14 motion includes publishing more information about closed meetings, financial disclosures and expenditures and highlights.

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Stan Bartlett, the chair of the Grumpy Taxpayer$, said in the release that the beginning of the new term for councillors and mayors is B次元官网网址渢he perfect time to renew the social contract with the public.B次元官网网址�

Up next, the Saanich Police Board and police department will also be receiving candy canes for their efforts to make the 71-page detailed and comprehensive to the public.

The District of Highlands can also expect a sweet shipment for the addition of a transparency portal on their website, which includes annual reports, bylaws and public notices for planning projects. Bartlett said the move by the smallest jurisdiction is one others should follow.

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