Balsom will not resign
Krista Balsom will not be resigning from council.
Balsom was found to have violated the Municipal Government Act (MGA) when she voted on specific budget items that she had a financial interest in.
At the council meeting on Tuesday, Balsom’s colleagues passed a motion that would have her resign by Thursday at 4:30 p.m. or send the matter to court.
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“After close consultation with family, supporters and community members I have decided I will not be resigning. I believe strongly in the principal of fairness and due process and I look to a favourable outcome in the courts. I apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused my fellow Council members and constituents, but I believe that I will be cleared in the fullness of time,” said Balsom in a statement.
The matter will now be heard before the Court of Queens Bench.
In the meantime, Balsom can not participate in taxpayer-funded travel on behalf of, or representing the Regional Municipality at any event until the court has returned an opinion.