The City of Chestermere has concluded a costly legal challenge initiated by its former mayor, Jeff Colvin, which resulted in nearly $300,000 in unbudgeted legal expenses. This challenge aimed to contest a governance investigation by the Alberta government that led to the December dismissal of Colvin, three councillors, and three city administrators. Despite the termination of this legal pursuit by the city’s interim management, the lawyer representing the ousted officials plans to continue with a separate judicial review application. The city also plans to file a complaint against the lawyer for incurring unbudgeted and unapproved legal costs. Additionally, allegations of missing millions from the city’s utility company were disproven, and a lawsuit against former staffers was quashed. A forensic audit into the city’s finances under the previous administration is ongoing, with results expected in April. The legal and financial turmoil has led to significant changes in Chestermere’s governance and legal battles, with future elections and the city’s administration hanging in the balance.
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