Municipal political party forms in Edmonton as politicians continue Bill 20 debate

As municipal politicians in Alberta continue to question the need for a bill giving the province more powers over local governments, an Edmonton group has established a party it says will run candidates in next year's city elections.

As municipal politicians in Alberta continue to question the need for a bill giving the province more powers over local governments, an Edmonton group has established a party it says will run candidates in next year's city elections.

And not only does TapYeg seek to elect seven people to city council "to form the next government in Edmonton," says president Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson, its members believe the city can run more efficiently and see an opportunity for big savings.

"We crunched the numbers in our platform," he told CTV News Edmonton on Tuesday.

"Essentially, what we're saying is we think the city can run more efficiently, deliver on redefined core services better with $400 million less revenue.

"So, $400 million is what we are saying we can cut quite quickly."

TapYeg promises to cut taxes within 100 days of being elected, maintain peace and order, and reboot relations with the province under a centrist vision.

"We've got a big tent in the middle for people that are idea-driven and action-orientated, Hansen-Carlson said.