The Mumpsimus Blog

A troubling loss over an OMB decision

18 octubre 2010

Posted by Ian Chadwick in Provincial folly, Pointless legislation

A recent court decision against the City of Brampton shows how the OMB - an appointed body not accountable to voters or taxpayers - has more authority over local planning issues than duly elected representatives. The decision will allow developers to ignore official plans and sustainable growth initiative and build what they please where they...

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Tags: OMB, planning, democracy 3 Comments

Businesses in Victoria get their say on city services

12 octubre 2010

Posted by Ian Chadwick in Election 2010, Collingwood's municipal m..., Collingwood life

From the Municipal Information Network:
"Businesses to Provide Input on City of Victoria Services for First Time

Victoria, October 12, 2010 - For the first time since the City has conducted citizen surveys, businesses will also be polled this year to determine their perception of City services. Victoria residents and business owners...

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Tags: Collingwood's Municipal Madness, openness, strategic thinking, engagement, democracy 3 Comments

Referendum: 2010

11 abril 2010

Posted by Ian Chadwick in Collingwood's municipal m..., Election 2010

I plan to bring a notice of motion to the table, Monday night, asking for a referendum question to be added to the 2010 ballot.

My motion will be to request that the 2010 ballot include the question, "Should Collingwood implement a ward system for future municipal elections?"

Given the refusal of the mayor (and his supporters) to allow...

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Tags: Collingwood Municipal Madness, election, ward system, democracy, openness, accountability, mayor 3 Comments

Downsizing council versus democracy

28 noviembre 2009

Posted by Ian Chadwick

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This week it was my turn to get a piece in the Enterprise Bulletin as the guest council columnist. Imagine that: me writing for the EB again! Well, it wasn't a paid contribution, just an...

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