Message from Mayor Schaefer

On May 1, 2025 Strong Mayor Powers were extended to me along with 168 other Ontario municipalities. Accepting these powers was not optional, and the province is doing this to advance their priority interests, namely around housing and infrastructure.

Understandably, this change can be concerning to residents, and municipal councillors. The Mayor is able to delegate some of these powers, and to that end, today I have signed 3 Mayoral Decisions delegating certain powers as follows:

• Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer delegated to Council
• Organizational Structure and Duties of Staff delegated to the CAO
• Establishing or Dissolving Committees delegated to Council

These are the first steps in navigating these new powers , and their associated responsibilities. There are many other changes established under this legislation. I hope the need to use the new powers does not present itself, but if, and only if,  the situation arises where they are needed, I will strictly act in the best interests of the residents of this municipality.

To view the Mayoral Decisions and learn more, visit the Mayoral Decisions page.