Tag Archives: accountability

Year End Surprises

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Ross Sutherland

Rather than being straightforward the last Council meeting of 2016 contained two surprises. Budget Blocked After two months of negotiation and compromise an agreement, supported by most Councillors, had been reached on the 2017 budget. The only step left was … Continue reading →

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Advocacy and Resident Budget Comment

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Ross Sutherland

One role of Council is to lobby other levels of government for changes that will benefit South Frontenac. The following are a few issues we have commented on recently. Most resolutions were passed unanimously. “Cap and Trade” The province’s “Cap … Continue reading →

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Water and Budget Setbacks

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Ross Sutherland

This past month has seen setbacks, in two different senses, coming before Council. 30 Metre Setback from Lakes A core principle in the Township’s planning to protect lakes has been establishing a minimum 30 meter shoreline buffer.  The importance of … Continue reading →

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