By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth’s Official Plan Amendment 5 (OPA 5) has been approved after Mayor Richard Norcross invoked strong mayor powers during a town council meeting on Monday, July 13. Under the province’s strong mayor system, a vote requires the support of one-third of councillors, instead of a proper majority. The Monday night vote was tied at 5-5. Under normal procedures, that vote would have defeated the motion. OPA 5 cal…
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