Cold Lake’s Corporate Priorities Committee has chosen not to promote a federal e-petition through the city’s official channels, citing concerns about maintaining neutrality.
The petition, related to criminal justice reforms, was presented for consideration but ultimately received as information only.
Councillor Ryan Bailey argued that sharing petitions could create ongoing challenges for the city.
“I don’t believe that the city should be putting e-petitions… on our [social media]… it sets us up for a lot of headaches,” Bailey said.
Debate over advocacy vs neutrality
Some councillors supported raising awareness, noting alignment with local safety concerns.
“I think this is strongly in line with… what our policing committee would like to see us advocating for,” said Councillor Dawn Weber.
However, the majority supported remaining neutral.
“If we pick one… the next day somebody’s going to say, ‘How about this petition?’” Bailey added.
The committee ultimately voted to accept the report as information on
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Cold Lake Council Committee Rejects Sharing Federal Petition on City Channels
Cold Lake’s Corporate Priorities Committee has chosen not to promote a federal e-petition through the city’s official channels, citing concerns about maintaining neutrality.
The petition, related to criminal justice reforms, was presented for consideration but ultimately received as information only.
Councillor Ryan Bailey argued that sharing petitions could create ongoing challenges for the city.
“I don’t believe that the city should be putting e-petitions… on our [social media]… it sets us up for a lot of headaches,” Bailey said.
Debate over advocacy vs neutrality
Some councillors supported raising awareness, noting alignment with local safety concerns.
“I think this is strongly in line with… what our policing committee would like to see us advocating for,” said Councillor Dawn Weber.
However, the majority supported remaining neutral.
“If we pick one… the next day somebody’s going to say, ‘How about this petition?’” Bailey added.
The committee ultimately voted to accept the report as information on
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