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Vaughn Palmer: NDP intimidation of local politicians bodes ill for the future

Opinion: Departing head of Union of B.C. Municipalities decries provincial secrecy and attacks from two cabinet ministers

VICTORIA — While the New Democrats are celebrating their much-improved prospects for re-election, they took a beating this week in a speech by the departing head of the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

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UBCM President Cori Ramsay used her exit speech to recount the frustrations of dealing with an NDP administration that is secretive in its own dealings, slow to respond to concerns from other levels of government, and hostile to criticism.

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