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Aurora Chamber Mayoral Debate, Municipal Elections 2018

On October 3rd, 2018 Aurora Chambers of Commerce hosted an event for residents Mayoral debate to learn more about Mayoral, Council and Trustee candidates....

October 4, 2018

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Aurora Chamber Mayoral Debate, Rapid Fire Questions, Municipal Elections 2018

Event for residents to learn more about Mayoral, Council and Trustee candidates by Aurora Chamber of Commerce was held on October 3rd, 2018. This...

October 4, 2018

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APL Aurora Mayoral Question & Answer Session, Municipal Elections 2018

On September 30th, 2018 at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library APL hosted a Municipal Elections 2018 All Candidates Meeting. The following is the...

October 1, 2018

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APL All Candidates Meeting, Mayoral Candidates, Municipal Elections 2018

Today on September 30th, 2018 at Aurora Town Hall, Aurora Public Library hosted a Municipal Elections 2018 All Candidates Meeting. The following are presentations...

September 30, 2018

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Mayor, CEO, Town Clerk in Aurora Council Chambers, Term 2010-2014

A snapshot of the Council meeting at the Town of Aurora ON Town Hall on April 9th, 2013. Shown in the middle is Mayor...

March 24, 2018

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All I Want for Christmas: Strong Mayor Powers to Go Away

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will...

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The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

Blue bin collection is now a producer responsibility, and yet those at the helm appeared blissfully unaware of something...

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When “Transition” Becomes a Breakdown

All the headlines shouted, “Transition! We’re moving to producer responsibility!” But what does transition really mean? It means managing...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedDecember 21, 2025

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words. York Region has pledged $30.2 million to build 288 affordable...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedDecember 17, 2025

Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor Powers,” is worth discussion. Unlike in Aurora, where the mayor...

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Aurora POLITICS UnleashedNovember 20, 2025

2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL, Discussion

I am conducting a 2026 Municipal Election Quick POLL...

Aurora POLITICS UnleashedNovember 16, 2023

Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

On the topic of strong mayor powers, the next...