Recent political maneuvering at Winnipeg City Hall has brought the issue of municipal governance back to the forefront. Following calls to amend the City of Winnipeg Charter to handle isolated disciplinary issues among sitting councillors, a fundamental question has emerged about what true accountability actually looks like. Tailoring legislative changes to address specific political embarrassments while leaving the executive office insulated does little to solve the systemic disconnect between City Hall and the public. True reform cannot be applied selectively. If the municipal framework