Alberta city sues fired mayor, councillors alleging $650K in 'improper' spending
The City of Chestermere is suing its fired mayor and councillors for more than $650,000, alleging "improper" spending by the four men on parties, alcohol, a private investigator, a personal piano move and surveillance equipment to spy on a co-worker.
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![Mel Foat, Stephen Hanley, Jeff Colvin and Blaine Funk have unsuccessfully argued twice in the Court of King's Bench that their dismissals should be set aside until a judicial review can be held. Pictured are Stephen Hanley, Mel Foat, Jeff Colvin and Blaine Funk, the four members of Chestermere city council who were dismissed last November.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7106919.1707865366!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/mel-foat-stephen-hanley-jeff-colvin-and-blaine-funk.jpg)
The City of Chestermere is suing its fired mayor and councillors for more than $650,000, alleging "improper" spending by the four men on parties, alcohol, a private investigator, a personal piano move and surveillance equipment to spy on a co-worker.