Council News

When the first draft of the 2025 municipal budget was presented to council on November 4, council had expected to have approved the 2025 budgets during their December 9 meeting. However the departure of the CAO on November 26 has resulted in a delay of the budget process, which is now expected to resume on January 27. 'Version two' of the 2025 budgets will be presented to council on that day, followed by up to three special meetings of...

Meaford Mayor Ross Kentner read a prepared statement at the beginning of Monday's council meeting (November 25) announcing that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Kymm Buckham is no longer with the municipality. “The Municipality of Meaford announces the departure of Kymm Buckham, CAO, from the Municipality. During her time, Kymm led the organization and contributed to the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its operations and build momentum for future success,” said Mayor Kentner, reading from the brief statement. “The Municipality of...