Strong mayor powers used to block majority on fractious eastern Ontario council

Strong mayor powers used to block majority on fractious eastern Ontario council

The mayor of a small eastern Ontario township has exercised strong mayor powers, just a month after the controversial measures were extended to new municipalities.

Mississippi Mills council talks housing growth, road work and Strong Mayor Powers – June 3 meeting recap

Mississippi Mills Council reviews housing plans, infrastructure upgrades & Strong Mayor Powers at June meeting. Here’s what’s happening next in yo

Renfrew Council rejects strong mayor powers – But who should sign the letter?

The topic of strong mayor powers turned into an ethical puzzle that briefly stumped Renfrew town council on Tuesday night. Town staff had prepared a letter meant for Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as well as local MPP Billy Denault and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, requesting the town be removed from the list of municipalities designated under the Strong Mayor legislation. There was just one problem, according to Councillor Andrew Di…