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Seeing the Whole Street: A Winter Case Study from Guelph, Ontario
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Bruce MacKinnon cartoon: 'It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Super Mayor!' Bruce MacKinnon's editorial cartoon for The Chronicle Herald for July 18, 2025.

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Rideau Lakes mayor’s use of strong mayor powers sparks backlash and a fact check by his own MPP - Hometown News Mayor Hoogenboom’s use of strong mayor powers sparks controversy in Rideau Lakes, drawing public criticism and a sharp rebuttal from MPP Steve Clark

Rideau Lakes Mayor Hoogenboom faces backlash after using strong mayor powers—twice. His claim of provincial support was flatly denied by MPP Steve Clark. Full story here: www.hometownnews.ca/rl-strong-ma...
#RideauLakes #StrongMayorPowers #LocalPolitics #MunicipalMatters #SteveClark

Mississippi Mills council talks housing growth, road work and Strong Mayor Powers – June 3 meeting recap - Hometown News Mississippi Mills Council reviews housing plans, infrastructure upgrades & Strong Mayor Powers at June meeting. Here’s what’s happening next in yo

Subdivision deals, housing plans, and major infrastructure contracts were all covered at the June 3 Mississippi Mills Council meeting. Full recap:
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#MississippiMills #MunicipalMatters #Housing #Infrastructure #StrongMayorPowers

Rideau Lakes council fails to override mayor’s veto on Chantry office costing; staff now tasked with repair plan - Hometown News Rideau Lakes council couldn’t override the mayor’s veto on the Chantry retrofit. Staff will now prepare a repair plan for the aging municipal offi

Rideau Lakes council couldn’t override the mayor’s veto on the Chantry office retrofit. With $138K already spent, staff will now focus on urgent repairs.
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Rideau Lakes calls on all Ontario municipalities to oppose strong mayor powers - Hometown News Rideau Lakes council passes motion urging Ontario municipalities to oppose strong mayor powers, citing risks to democratic process and rural governanc

Rideau Lakes Township has passed a motion urging all 444 Ontario municipalities to oppose strong mayor powers, warning the legislation could undermine transparency and local democracy—especially in rural areas.
Full article here: www.hometownnews.ca/rl-oppose-st...
#StrongMayorPowers #RideauLakes

Strong Mayor Powers expanded provincewide, Perth prioritizes collaboration - Hometown News Ontario expands Strong Mayor Powers to 170 municipalities, including Perth, but Perth Council reaffirms its commitment to collaborative governance.

Ontario has expanded Strong Mayor Powers to 170 municipalities, but Perth Council is standing by its commitment to collaborative governance and transparency. Read the full story here: www.hometownnews.ca/perth-priori...
#PerthON #StrongMayorPowers #MunicipalMatters #HometownNewsPerth

Implementation of strong mayor powers sparks concern in Rideau Lakes - Hometown News Rideau Lakes council reacts to Ontario’s strong mayor powers, with questions over interpretation and a possible legal challenge raised by the deputy

Rideau Lakes is adjusting to Ontario’s strong mayor powers — but not everyone’s on board. Council is raising concerns about unclear rules, and one member has proposed a legal challenge.
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One vote, one voice: Rideau Lakes says no thanks to strong mayor powers - Hometown News Rideau Lakes council rejects expanded strong mayor powers, citing democratic concerns. Councillors say one voice shouldn't override the will of many.

Rideau Lakes is asking the province to remove them from the expanded “strong mayor” legislation, citing a threat to democratic governance. Full story here: www.hometownnews.ca/rideau-lakes...

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‘No thanks’: Smiths Falls council pushes back on Strong Mayor Powers - Hometown News Smiths Falls council unanimously rejects strong mayor powers, citing risks to local democracy, collaboration, and transparency in municipal government

Smiths Falls council unanimously rejects strong mayor powers, citing risks to local democracy and collaboration. Read the full story: www.hometownnews.ca/smiths-falls...

#StrongMayorPowers #SmithsFalls #LocalDemocracy #MunicipalMatters #HometownNewsSF #HTN

Perth Town Council requests removal from Strong Mayor Powers list - Hometown News Perth Council votes to reject Strong Mayor Powers, raising concerns about local democracy, community input, and the centralization of authority.

Town of Perth is pushing back against the Province’s plan to grant Strong Mayor Powers, citing serious concerns about local democracy and decision-making. Read more about the unanimous council vote and what it means for resident: www.hometownnews.ca/perth-reques...
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The province wants your feedback on the rollout of Strong Mayor Powers to 169 more Ontario municipalities.
Comments due by April 16, 2025.
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‘I don’t intend to use them’: Mayors respond to Ford’s strong mayor powers - Hometown News Mayors across Lanark County share mixed reactions to Ontario's strong mayor powers, citing democratic concerns, local impact, and council dynamics.

Are strong mayor powers a good idea for rural Ontario? Some mixed reviews from this interview with a few local mayors. www.hometownnews.ca/mayors-respo... #strongmayorpowers #onpoli

This is perfect for #Barrie Mayor #AlexNuttal who stated he doesn’t want to see “them” and will use his #strongmayorpowers given by buddy #DougFord to dismantle housing encampments.
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May I borrow this pic to tag him in the bad place @chrismarkevich.bsky.social