Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti is now collecting a salary of $308,000 per year
Ontario's 905 Belt mayors have been using municipal corporations to increase their pay. Scarpitti double-dipped for $79,250 in 2025.
(Mayor of Toronto is paid $235,850.94)
#onmuni
www.yorkregion.com/news/council...
CHCH reporting that provincially appointed Niagara Region Chair Bob Gale is suddenly resigning. #onmuni
www.chch.com/chch-news/ni...
Stay up to date on our events by visiting our website regularly for upcoming #freewebinars. Our sessions are hosted by our program partners, so don't miss out to ask your questions.
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#localgoverment #OnMuni
Read the list of advantages of getting your #OnMuni website developed through the LAS Barrier-free Website Builder service, provided by program partner GHD Digital.
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#localgovernment #WebDevelopment #MunicipalWebsites
LAS is a preferred provider of competitively-priced and sustainable co-operative business services for #OnMuni and the broader public sector. Learn more about our offerings.
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Delegation requests for the 2026 Good Roads Conference close on February 22.
If you’ve been considering submitting a request, now’s the time to send it in. We look forward to hearing from municipalities who would like to participate.
🔗 goodroads.ca/conference/d...
#GoodRoads #ONMuni #OnPoli
Our blogs are a resource for #OnMuni. This week we recycle an article from 2023, contributed by our Sewer and Water Line Warranty service partner, SLWC.
https://ow.ly/p3iN50YhIHC
Learn more about the program: https://ow.ly/7HWm50YhIHE
MTO is proposing mandatory provincial standards for municipal road construction. What does this mean for your municipality? Key dates: Mar 30, 2026 (comments) & July 1, 2027 (compliance). Read more & share feedback:
goodroads.ca/news_article...
#ONmuni #MunicipalInfrastructure
If you're looking for an easy way to reduce costs in your #OnMuni facilities, then contact us to learn about our Energy Training Program. Uncover hidden #energysavings with an Energy Workshop & Treasure Hunt.
https://ow.ly/qsxe50Yf6K4
Intersections are where safety & operations meet.
Only a few seats remain for Road Design: Intersections starting Feb 23. Strengthen your ability to design, review & defend intersection decisions with confidence.
Register now:
goodroads.ca/courses/road...
#RoadDesign #OnMuni
Use modern tools to manage your road and sidewalk networks. Contact us to learn more about the LAS Road and Sidewalk Assessment program offered by program partner Citylogix.
https://ow.ly/UBfP50YemB1
#OnMuni #localgovernment
Stay up to date by visiting our events page regularly for upcoming #freewebinars. Our sessions are hosted by our program partners. Don't miss out to ask your questions.
https://ow.ly/mBCy50YbKqg
#localgoverment #OnMuni
North Frontenac township invoked Section 259(1)(c) of the Ontario Municipal Act.
A councillor who failed to show up to meetings in Nov, Dec, and Jan has been removed from office, the council seat declared vacant, and is poised to appoint a replacement. #onmuni frontenacnews.ca/article.php?... (1/2)
As someone whose journalism career began in #rural Ontario, I enjoyed getting some #LocalGov perspectives from Christa Lowry, as chair of ROMA, on how rural and northern communities are finally being given their fair share of the political spotlight. #ONmuni
www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...
LAS' Personal Home and Auto Insurance service partner, Cowan Insurance Group, contributes a #blog this week. This article explains practical preparation tips and what details to gather to help protect your insurance claim and yourself.
https://ow.ly/OSZ050Y630q
#localgovernment #OnMuni
Make your municipal voice heard. Registered Good Roads Conference delegates can request a meeting with their local MPP to discuss issues that matter to your community.
goodroads.ca/conference/d...
#GoodRoads2026 #MunicipalAdvocacy #ONMuni
Insightful chat with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward about the troubling stats on #homelessness coming from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Bottom line from Ontario Big City Mayors, #LocalGov can't fix this crisis alone. #ONmuni
www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...
Big shout out to one of our own, Fernanda Lazzaro, for her successful completion of the AMCTO Municipal Administration Program (MAP). We are proud of your hard work!
#AMCTO #OnMuni #LocalGov #ProfessionalGrowth
Make the most of your Good Roads Conference experience. Stay at the Fairmont Royal York with exclusive attendee rates—steps from sessions, networking, and evening events. Book early, rooms are limited.
goodroads.ca/conference/a...
#GoodRoads2026 #MunicipalLeaders #PublicWorks #ONMuni
A handful of LAS program partners will be exhibiting at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference. Find cost- and time-saving solutions for #OnMuni. Visit our partners #ROMA2026 on Sunday and Monday.
https://ow.ly/20sU50XXiaO
Ontario Superior Court rules naturalized gardens are an expressive activity, that Section 2(b) of Charter of Rights applies, and municipal property standard bylaws regarding weeds, grasses, etc, must consider Charter implications and *be minimally impairing* (1/3) #onmuni
theccf.ca/victory-onta...
The ROMA Conference will run from January 18 - 20. Visit our booth on Sunday and Monday to learn how we can help your #ONMuni work better.
#ROMA2026
I'm not aware of any other Council override of a Strong Mayor veto.
This may be a first in Ontario. (again, I'm not 100% sure)
Sarnia Council votes 6-3, the minimum 2/3rd super-majority requirement, to override a veto issued by Mayor Mike Bradley #onmuni
www.thesarniajournal.ca/news/council...
File under Ontario's Municipal Act needs to ensure the independence of Integrity Commissioner findings.
In Georgian Bay Township, councillors vote to ignore a strong IC report that details inappropriate, intimidating, and bullying behaviour by some councillors against staff. #onmuni
Ontario's Municipal Act needs protections and standards for Integrity Commissioners.
Sudbury Council, for example, fired their Integrity Commissioner in retaliation for accurate reports regarding councillor violations.
They hired "Principles Integrity". #onmuni www.sudbury.com/city-hall/ci...
This is something else.
Police officers from two police forces engaged to block municipal councillors from a meeting.
Ontario Provincial Police and North Bay Police. #onmuni
www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ont...
The Jamesville (405 James Street North Hamilton) Minister's Zoning Order is now posted to the ERO.
The Province received over 700 comments on the MZO. #HamOnt #yhmcc #onmuni
ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0...
Reach out to us if you're looking for ways to budget the electricity and natural gas utility bills for your #OnMuni.
Electricity: https://ow.ly/eBXq50XBk8T
Natural gas: https://ow.ly/lj9O50XBk8W
Unlock project success by starting with the why. Clear goals and explicit communication set every build up to win. Hear more from 2026 Good Roads Conference keynote Dan Gardner in our latest episode.
Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-yl...
Conference: goodroads.ca/conference/
#ONMuni
Federal regulations on PCB containing ballast comes into effect on January 1, 2026. Learn more about this legislation and its potential impact on your #OnMuni facility lightings.
https://ow.ly/cwJk50XyG5e
