Region looks to its own properties for housing solutions following Mayor’s motion

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Region looks to its own properties for housing solutions following Mayor’s motion

The Region of York will soon undertake a review of Regionally-owned lands that could be repurposed to address municipal priorities, including housing. The move came following a motion from Mayor Tom Mrakas, Aurora’s lone voice at the Regional table, to look at new ways to address the housing crisis. Mayor Mrakas gave notice for his motion in March and it subsequently came before Regional lawmakers in in April. The motion Regional Council ultimat…