Thirty one MLAs claimed maximum accommodation allowance

United Conservative Party MLA Derek Fildebrandt came under fire this week when the Journal revealed he claimed a taxpayer-funded housing allowance from government while renting out his Edmonton apartment on Airbnb.
Last year, 45 of 87 Alberta MLAs claimed that same housing allowance, which helps them pay costs associated with hotels or a temporary residence in Edmonton while they’re in the city on official business.
MLAs whose permanent home is 60 kilometres or more from the legislatu