Letter to the Editor: 'Strong mayor' powers elicit strong concerns

Letter to the Editor: 'Strong mayor' powers elicit strong concerns

The recently re-elected provincial government has, as one of its first official acts, proposed granting “strong mayor” powers to almost all cities in Ontario, including Stratford. The plan would permit the mayor to act without a majority of council.

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Heather Wright/The Independent As politicians across Lambton condemn legislation that gives some mayors power to override council, Petrolia’s mayor says he’s not giving the new power up. At least not yet. Monday, Petrolia council considered five letters from different Ontario municipalities condemning the legislation which gives mayors the authority to hire and fire the Chief Administrative Officers and directors of…

Poirier still gunning for a 'measured approach' to municipal politics despite new 'strong mayor' powers

Kenora Mayor Andrew Poirier officially has a new "tool in his toolbox," but that doesn't mean he's going to use it.

LTE: Strong Mayor Powers – an Absurdity in and of the Municipal Act - The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall

Dear Editor For hundreds of years, in Ontario, the people have celebrated democracy.  In approx., 2004, a document was created, for the province, on how to govern Ontario and the municipalities.  Having read that document never in my wildest nightmares did I think the provincial government would actually pay heed to the recommendations, to remove […] The post LTE: Strong Mayor Powers – an Absurdity in and of the Municipal Act appeared first on T…