Special Meeting Of Council – Strong Mayor Powers
ShareBy John Swartz Orillia council has a special meeting April 23 at 2 p.m. This is the rescheduled, with a
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Everything About Nothing
The argument to not waive procedure, while technically correct from an administration perspective (the municipal code and procedure largely exists to give administration personnel marching orders…
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Council Preview
At time of publication no provision has been made to stream the meeting, as has been done with all public council meetings, on the City’s Youtube page.
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Strong Mayor Power: Councillors Object
During a time of unprecedented upheaval, Mayor McIsaac has chosen to centralize and consolidate authority, rather than to consult and collaborate with Council.
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Council Preview
ShareBy John Swartz Only 21 pages long, Orillia council has one of the slimmest agendas of this term. There are
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Council Preview
Indeed staff outlines the potential for reduced participation in events and sports functions, visitor and resident annoyance, will send the message to residents parks are for all – who can pay more, and potential to be a tourism killer.
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And So It Begins; Smile For The Camera
… the City anticipates full implementation of ASE cameras later this spring or early summer.
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Transit Survey Happening
The survey is available online and paper copies can be picked up at Orillia City Centre and the Orillia Public Library.
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Council Preview
Relying on weather reports has become not much to rely on; when they call for 30 cm we get either 40 or 50, or 5 cm.
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Council Preview
The total 2025 budget for snow is $1.9 million. Staff estimate they will need $530K more …
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