Burlington strong mayor powers articles
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What you need to know about Windsor's 'strong mayor' powers
On Tuesday (April 23), Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens announced new initiatives to revitalize downtown. To pay for it, he’s re-opening the city’s recently approved 2024 operating budget and adding $3.2 million in new spending. The move, which would see municipal property taxes rise another 0.7 per cent — to 4.61 per cent — is allowed […]
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Stoney Creek parking lot set to become affordable housing after Horwath uses strong mayor powers
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Two Stoney Creek parking lots are now set to become affordable housing, after Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwarth used her so-called strong mayor powers for the first time Wednesday, tipping the previously-stalemated vote in favour. Council had previously voted on this matter twice — both times, a heated debate led to an 8-to-8 tie, failing the […]
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Dilkens uses strong mayor powers to pitch new tax hike to fund downtown Windsor revamp
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is using strong mayor powers to propose a budget amendment that will see property owners pay higher taxes to fund a downtown revitalization plan announced this week. In a mayoral decision posted online Tuesday, Dilkens pitched the budget amendment, which council will discuss — and may suggest changes to — during […]