General News
Region supports Caledon’s position to expand council
June 23, 2016 · 0 Comments
By Bill Rea
Peel Regional council has backed the Town of Caledon’s position to expand the Regional body, but that position might not get very far.
There’s every indication Mississuaga City councillors will veto it.
Peel councillors Thursday narrowly backed one of the four options put forward by the Governance Review Task Force. This option, known as Option 2, which was unanimously suported by Caledon council Tuesday, calls for Brampton and Mississauga to each get four more represetnatives at the Regional council table, while Caledon maintains its current five seats.
There was general agreement throughout Thursday’s discussion that Brampton deserves more councillors, but several reps from Mississauag objected to Caledon keeping five, with arguments the Town is overrepresented at the Region.
Regional Solicitor Patrick O’Connor pointed out a triple majority would be required to change the composition of council. That would include the approval of a majority of the municipal councils in Peel representing at least a majority of the registered electors (voters) in the region. That means the City of Mississauga would be able to veto any proposed change.
And that’s just what will happen, according to Mississauga Councillor Carolyn Parrish.
“There’s not a single councillor in Mississauga who will vote for Option 2,” she declared.
Readers Comments (0)
Headline News
Bethell Hospice to host annual Light & Love tree lighting ceremony
Event also serves as a fundraiser for the Bethell Hospice Foundation By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An upcoming tree lighting ceremony will raise ...
CAFFI Housing hosts fundraising raffle at Coffee Time in Bolton
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local non-profit recently raised money for its unique housing project. From November 12 to 17, CAFFI Housing ...
Brampton teens charged following weapon “incident” at Robert F. Hall
By Brock Weir Two 16-year-olds from Brampton are facing multiple charges following a “weapon-related incident” at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School on Tuesday. “On ...
Caledon recognizes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Every Child Matters and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation flags raised at Town Hall By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Municipal staff, politicians, ...
Caledon residents come together to advocate for road safety after death of young Bolton woman
Adrianna Milena McCauley was killed in four-vehicle collision September 10 By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A tragic collision has galvanized the Caledon community ...
Community celebrates two years of Caledon school garden project
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The spirit of community and collaboration has led to the continued success of a garden project in Caledon. ...
Caledon Concert Band hosting special 50th anniversary concert
By Zachary Roman A local concert band is celebrating its rich history with a special performance. On October 26, the Caledon Concert Band will host ...
Hockey legend Angela James attends book signing in Caledon East
By Zachary Roman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon residents had the chance to meet hockey royalty last week. On September 18, four-time world champion hockey ...
Town of Caledon kicks off Culture Days with flag raising at Town Hall
By Zachary Roman It’s time to celebrate arts and culture in Caledon. On September 20, Caledon Mayor Annette Groves proclaimed September 20 to October 13 ...
The Railway Flower: Local author releases fourth book
The fourth installment in Lisa Oatway’s Blue Crescent Moon series is out now By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Teaching children about Canada’s history ...
Sorry, comments are closed on this post.