Retiring Councillor Going From City Hall to Concert Hall
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"I'm trading the cacophony of city council for the music of an 18th-century master," quipped de Smedt outside the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's ticket wicket Friday afternoon.
De Smedt has long been one of council's heavy hitters, serving in the cabinets of both [Glen Murray] and current Mayor Sam Katz. He's chaired the public works and property committees and was most recently tasked with chaperoning a major overhaul of the city's zoning bylaw. Asked what advice he would have for council's four newly elected rookies, de Smedt gave a shout-out to city staff, who have often borne the brunt of criticism from Katz's staff and political allies.See the full content of this document
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Retiring Councillor Going From City Hall to Concert Hall
By Mary Agnes Welch
RETIRING Coun. Peter de Smedt is swapping his seat at city hall for a seat in the concert hall. "I'm trading the cacophony of city cou...See the full content of this document
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