US Edition‘I don’t see the merit’: Essex County mayors push back on Ford’s expanded strong mayor powers
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'I'm enraged' — Essex County mayors, Windsor councillor oppose strong mayor powers as Ontario expands legislation
Some local political leaders are speaking out against Ontario's strong mayor legislation after learning the heads of all seven Essex County councils would receive enhanced powers next month.
‘I don’t see the merit’: Essex County mayors push back on Ford’s expanded strong mayor powers
The Ford government is expanding controversial “strong mayor” powers to 169 more municipalities — and several local leaders across Essex County are making it clear: they don’t want them.
These politicians strongly oppose Ontario's strong mayor powers for Essex County
Ontario is proposing to give enhanced political authority to 169 mayors, starting in May. It was originally introduced in Toronto and Ottawa in 2022, and has gradually rolled out across the province ever since — including in Windsor, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia.
Province extends 'strong mayor' powers to Perth municipalities
The region’s six mayors were handed sweeping new powers and responsibilities April 9 when the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced plans to expand “strong mayor powers” to 169 municipalities, including West Perth.
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