Monday, January 12, 2026

Leadership

The Most Powerful Thing We Own Is Our Vote

"The most powerful thing we own is our vote." ~ Bev Perdue This is powerful. “All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or...

Leadership is Not About the Next Election

"Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation." ~ Simon Sinek Living in Aurora BLOG

Leadership Has a Harder Job to Do Than Just Choose Sides

"Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It must bring sides together." ~ Jesse Jackson

The Art of Communication is the Language of Leadership

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” ~ James Humes

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Mayor Calls 2026 Budget ‘The People’s Budget’

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Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

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