Ontario looks to expand strong-mayor powers to another 169 municipalities

Strong mayor versus council-manager city governance - is one better than the other? Bob Paulson

The current situations in Cleveland Heights and University Heights prove my theory that it’s not the title of the person in charge but rather their temperament, disposition and judgment that matter, writes Bob Paulson in his column today.

April 12: ‘Strong mayor’ powers weaken other elected councillors, we need more Canadian flags in our buildings, and other letters to the editor

Letters to the editor argue that elected councillors are demoted to mere advisers to the mayor under new 'strong mayor' rules, and assert that there are good ideas coming from all sides of the political spectrum.

Province to give strong mayor powers to Centre Wellington and Minto

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two mayors in Wellington County are scratching their heads as to why their municipalities are among those selected to receive strong mayor powers. The province wants to give strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities in Ontario with six or more councillors. That means Centre Wellington and Minto mayors would receive these…

Saugeen Shores mayor says strong mayor powers ill-fitted for small towns

Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau said he’s drafting a letter ahead of Monday’s council meeting and will recommend that council send it to Queen’s Park expressing the town’s opposition to the further expansion of “strong mayor” powers in the province.

Ontario plans to apply ’strong mayor’ powers in 169 more communities

Ontario is proposing to more than triple the number of mayors who have so-called strong mayor powers, looking to add 169 municipalities to the list.

Strong mayor powers coming to four more Lambton County municipalities

Ontario is proposing to grant “strong mayor” powers to political leaders in four more Lambton County municipalities.