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Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 min read
Circulation List for May 31, 2023
The Financial Statements for the Municipal Election Candidates are in, with two in default. Also, the City is looking for feedback on...
Accountability Team
May 26, 20231 min read
Compliance Audit Committee – Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 10am
The Clerk's reports regarding two cases of election over-contribution in the recent Municipal Election Agenda: ...
Engage Barrie
May 25, 20239 min read
EBO Response to Direct Motion Without Notice addressing Homelessness
Open Letter to Barrie City Council Mayor Nuttall, Councillors, CAO Prowse, We are writing in response to last Wednesday’s Direct Motion...
Engage Barrie
May 23, 20231 min read
Rally to Stop The War On The Poor – May 31
Join the Barrie Homelessness and Housing Justice Network (BHHJN) and community partners on Wednesday, May 31, 6:45pm outside City Hall...
Engage Barrie
May 18, 20231 min read
CBC Ontario Morning – Barrie's homelessness strategy draws criticism
Keenan Aylwin, former Barrie Councillor (and EBO member) speaks with host Ramraajh Sharvendiran Aired May 19, 2023 – Ontario Morning, CBC...
Accountability Team
May 12, 20231 min read
Compliance Audit Committee – Friday, May 19, 2023, 10am
summary Agenda: not yet available Meeting Location: Sir Robert Barrie Boardroom (please note that the meetings of Advisory Committees...
Accountability Team
Apr 28, 20237 min read
City Council - Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7pm
Deputations on Cycling Lane Implementation and the Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal for Essa Road, and a presentation from the Downtown...
Engage Barrie
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Establishing a Lobbyist Registry
EBO's Letter to City Council, asking that accountability be required of Councillors as well as Lobbyists Establishing a lobbyist registry...
Accountability Team
Apr 21, 20235 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 7pm
Staff has brought forward a recommendation to establish a Lobbyist Registry, and the 2023 Tax Rates are finalized. Watch Online: ...
Accountability Team
Mar 24, 20237 min read
City Council - Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 7pm
The 2022 Heritage Barrie Awards, and presentations on the Ontario housing market, and the Sadlon Arena Expansion Watch Online: ...
Accountability Team
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Circulation List for March 29, 2023
Of note to those following the Stopping Abuse and Harassment by Local Leaders campaign: the "final report" for the Heart Barrie sign...
Accountability Team
Mar 16, 20237 min read
General Committee – Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 7pm
Time to think summer! This meeting includes the 2023 Patio Program, Open Air Dunlop and Business in the Parks, plus amendments to the...
Michael Speers
Mar 9, 20234 min read
Deputation re: 2023 Police Services Budget
Transcription of the deputation by Michael Speers to Barrie City Council on March 8, 2023 Michael Speers, Contributing Member Mayor...
Accountability Team
Mar 2, 20236 min read
City Council - Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7pm (or immediately following General Committee)
Including deputations on the Service Partners' budget requests Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/live/_qSHRgBFed0?feature=share...
Accountability Team
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 4:30pm
Featuring a presentation on the Deloitte 2022 Audit Service Plan, another on the Development Charges Study, Community Benefits Charges...
Christine Nayler
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Ryan's Hope Breakfast-To-Go – response to today's Press Release
Editor's Note – for background, please visit last week's post regarding the Ryan's Hope Breakfast-To-Go program moving to an indoor...
Accountability Team
Jan 20, 20233 min read
Council Follow-up, week of January 16, 2023
Public Engagement makes a difference! This term's first potential Code violation. And more preparation for the 2023 Budget...
Accountability Team
Jan 12, 20235 min read
City Council - Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7pm
A deputation against the temporary noise exemption at 37 Johnson Street, public appointments to various boards and committees, and a...
Accountability Team
Dec 16, 20221 min read
General Committee – Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 2pm
This meeting consists solely of a confidential presentation – public may not attend. Engage's Follow-up: https://www.engagebarrie.org/po...
Margaret Prophet
Dec 14, 20222 min read
More Homes Faster Act (Bill 23) and Greenbelt Land Grabs – What's Next?
Co-posting from the SCGC and Just Recovery Simcoe What We Know: This Act removes affordable housing funding, rental protections, wetland...
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