It seems Council's honeymoon ended last night with the defeat of Councillor Hull's motion. Four members of council* opposed what should have been an easy motion to accept. But - because we had only eight members at the table - it was defeated by being tied. And I think the defeat will have much greater implications for council in the...
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Last week, Councillor Keith Hull gave a notice of motion that read, "THAT Council of the Town of Collingwood herein petitions the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to change legislation to permit municipalities across the Province the ability to prohibit smoking in public places that...
Last night Collingwood Council made a decision that will fundamentally change the way council works with the public, tilt the axis of policy making away from council to staff, and further isolate council from residents.
Based solely on a staff recommendation (from a report that council did not request), five committees were dissolved without a...
Based solely on a staff recommendation (from a report that council did not request), five committees were dissolved without a...
There's an old joke that goes, "What's the difference between (insert a city name here) and a cup of yogurt?" The answer is, of course, that a cup of yogurt has culture. I first heard this with Calgary as the city, back when I lived in Banff. Not very flattering, of course.
Collingwood, on the other hand, has oodles of culture....
Collingwood, on the other hand, has oodles of culture....
It wasn't about the food. It was about the process. And that process was wrong.
That was my first argument, Monday night, when a motion was read to end our pre-meeting meals. That motion read, "THAT Council herein authorize discontinuing the provision of meals prior to meetings of Council for Council and staff that attend, in an effort...
That was my first argument, Monday night, when a motion was read to end our pre-meeting meals. That motion read, "THAT Council herein authorize discontinuing the provision of meals prior to meetings of Council for Council and staff that attend, in an effort...
Big topic on the agenda last Monday: the proposed 2011 schedule of user fees. These are the fees charged by the town for all sorts of services not covered by your taxes, from dog licences to photocopies. The list is 40 pages long. Council got it in the agenda, Friday night, and was expected to pass it, Monday night - and pass it without a full...
From the Municipal Information Network*:
Chatham-Kent Council Sets Directions for 2011-2014 Term
December 14, 2010 - Following a day and a half of strategic planning, Chatham‐Kent Council has set its overall course for the next four years. The Strategic Planning Session 2011 ‐ 2014 was held at Tilbury Arena on Thursday and Friday. The...
Chatham-Kent Council Sets Directions for 2011-2014 Term
December 14, 2010 - Following a day and a half of strategic planning, Chatham‐Kent Council has set its overall course for the next four years. The Strategic Planning Session 2011 ‐ 2014 was held at Tilbury Arena on Thursday and Friday. The...
There's a front-page article in this weekend's Collingwood Connection about the mayor, titled, "Carrier proud of accomplishments." Pretty much the expected thin, self-congratulatory analysis of his past four years. But what struck me is a bit at the end.*
John Edwards asks Carrier about his "tumultuous" relationship...
John Edwards asks Carrier about his "tumultuous" relationship...
From the Municipal Information Network. While we have an anti-idling bylaw, I have yet to find out how many (if any) tickets have been given out. I'll ask again next term.
Cambridge, November 23, 2010 - Starting next month, Parking Enforcement Officers at the City of Cambridge will issue $40 tickets related to the new Anti-idling By-law...
Cambridge, November 23, 2010 - Starting next month, Parking Enforcement Officers at the City of Cambridge will issue $40 tickets related to the new Anti-idling By-law...
Another item from the Municipal Information Netwrok, that Collingwood should consider for itself:
Medicine Hat, November 24, 2010 - Residents can now follow the City of Medicine Hat on YouTube to learn more about City projects and services.
To visit the City’s YouTube channel go to...
Medicine Hat, November 24, 2010 - Residents can now follow the City of Medicine Hat on YouTube to learn more about City projects and services.
To visit the City’s YouTube channel go to...
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