Strong-Mayor Powers Not in Play in Huntsville — but Future Councils Could Take Different Path

Strong-mayor powers not in play in Huntsville — but future councils could take different path

Despite the rollout of “strong-mayor powers,” Huntsville isn't planning any major changes.

Mayor Alcock Signs First Decisions Under Strong Mayor Powers

Effective May 1, 2025, the Mayor of the Town of Huntsville was granted additional Mayoral Powers and Duties Under the Municipal Act, also known as Strong Mayor Powers. Strong Mayor Powers offer resources to heads of council to accelerate the implementation of key shared municipal-provincial priorities such as housing, transit, and infrastructure. On May 28, Mayor Nancy Alcock signed her first four decisions under this authority delegating certai…

Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson issues statement on strong mayor powers

The following statement was issued by Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson. On May 1, 2025, the Government of Ontario expanded strong mayor powers on 169 additional municipalities, including the County of Prince Edward. The provincial government has stated that the purpose of extending these powers is to help these municipalities deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit, and other infrastructure across Ontario.…

Council continues debate on strong mayor powers

HALDIMAND—Strong mayor powers were again the subject of a heated debate at Council on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley accepted the powers in a letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack on April 23, with no Council discussion and in opposition to the previously unanimous Council vote to reject the powers in 2023. The May 20 discussion began with Cayuga businessman John Edelman asking Bentley to rescind her acc…