Council News

The Municipality of Meaford invites residents, businesses, developers, and community organizations to a public meeting for the proposed Community Benefits Agreement by-law. Date: Monday, June 16 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Meaford Hall, Opera House Attendees will: Learn what the Community Benefits Agreement By-law is, why it matters, and how it could be used in Meaford where the Planning Act does not apply. Understand the goals of the by-law and how it is designed to ensure impacts of development projects are evaluated fairly. Review...

Meaford council wants no part of the provincially imposed 'strong mayor powers', but rejecting them is not as simple as one might think. “It seems these strong mayor powers aren't something you can just brush off your coat, they seem to stick,” Mayor Ross Kentner told council after having been provided a 14-page report from staff on the issue. Strong mayor powers were first granted to Toronto and Ottawa in 2022, and the provincial government has continued to grant more municipalities...