Paradigm Shift
Shared services is a concept that has been discussed numerous times in Niagara’s 50-year history.
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Shared Niagara municipal services a laudable goal
It was encouraging to see Chair Jim Bradley and regional council establish the shared services office in a proactive move. The Bill 39 facilitator has not been appointed yet for Niagara or the other two-tier regions.
Double-direct election would help solve municipal budget concerns
Double elections could be the answer to solving municipal budget concerns
Decades Old Regional Transit Dream Becomes A Reality in Niagara
The transfer of transit budgets from cities to Niagara Region means the Region will be responsible for the largest part of a homeowners’ property taxes
Region vote on chair implies support for provincial directive
Why did regional council conduct a vote on the regional chair ?
Regional Chair 2022
Coun. Laura Ip’s motion to make the Niagara Region councillors vote for the chair in an open session would be welcome.
Bridge between budgets
This letter points out “upper- and lower-tier municipalities working independently from one another to develop their own capital budgets is a recipe for rising taxes.” I agree entirely.
Key Dates for 2022 Municipal Elections
Considering running in the municipal elections in October 2022 -- here are the key dates you should know...
Niagara Dailies Agree on Electing-regional chair
Seriously? Another municipal election is going to pass us by without voters being able to choose the chair of Niagara Region?
Election of Regional Chair: Not this year
Current leadership has eliminated need for change in Niagara. Direct election of regional chair won't happen this year.
Have Your Say
Are you in favour of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara passing the necessary resolutions and bylaws to change the method of selecting its Chair from appointment by members of Regional Council to election by general vote of all electors in the Region?