Double-direct election would help solve municipal budget concerns
Double elections could be the answer to solving municipal budget concerns
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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.
Time to ask Niagarans if they want direct election of regional chair
That is the whole basis of supporting the double-direct city/regional councillor election concept. St. Catharines requested that model last term, and Niagara Falls council requested it this term.
Timms wants referendum on elected regional chair
"A simple referendum, regional chair at large yes or no, is a pretty simple way to ask the people," Timms said.
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?