#municipal-governance

#municipal-governance

Durham Region councillors tied 13-13 on a motion to put a referendum on creating an independent auditor general on the municipal ballot, so no public vote will occur next election.

Less than half of Ontario's strong mayors used their controversial powers before the system expanded to 216 municipalities.

Bill 68 amendments would allow the province to designate Toronto's Exhibition Grounds as Ontario Place, enabling provincial control over city-owned land and decisions.

Windsor and Toronto mayors have each used Ontario's strong mayor powers 82 times, more often than any other large Ontario city.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race with Bernie Sanders' endorsement and Governor Kathy Hochul's backing.

Proposed legislation allows municipal councils to vote on removing unethical members but faces serious accountability concerns due to its unanimous vote requirement.

North Miami Beach's surcharge on water service is vital for equitable infrastructure costs and is being challenged by proposed legislation.

The city maintained service without jeopardizing its residents during the COVID-19 pandemic,