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Strong Mayors

May 1, 2025

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Ontario gives Strong Mayor powers to 169 more municipalities

Mar 27, 2024

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Hamilton Council’s opposition to turning underused parking lots into affordable housing overridden by Strong Mayor powers

Feb 12, 2024

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Mayor Ellis uses Strong Mayor powers for the first time to rezone Alhambra Square for “The Bridge”

Feb 8, 2024

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Belleville declares State of Emergency for overdose crisis

Sep 25, 2023

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Quinte Home Builders raise concerns over call for private sector building targets

Sep 25, 2023

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Belleville opposes the intent of Strong Mayors powers

Aug 21, 2023

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Mayor Ellis indicates he is not interested in special Strong Mayor powers

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