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Former Richmond CAO Kent MacIntyre’s fascinating career, and its collapse

Morning File, Thursday, June 13, 2019

June 13, 2019ByTim BousquetLeave a Comment

1. Former Richmond CAO Kent MacIntyre’s fascinating career, and its collapse The Richmond County council fired Chief Administrative Officer Kent MacIntyre during a closed session meeting on April 1, 2019. The vote was three to two, with councillors Brian Marchand, Gilbert Boucher, and Alvin Martell voting in favour of firing, and councillors Jason MacLean and […]

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