Local Democracy in Ontario
Dear Premier McGuinty,We strongly urge you to reconsider your proposal to extend municipal council and school board terms from three years to four years. The longer the term, the less democratic our s... continue reading »
"The term should be reduced to two years rather than extended to four."
"Four years municipally is clearly not in the greater public interest"
"with very few exceptions, the quality of candidate for municipal office has declined radically over the last decade. Simply look at the radical decline in voter voter turnout, it does not bespeak public confidence in the political and adminstrative leader"
"We need more accountability at the municipal level of government so I oppose extending the term."
"Municipal Politicians have too much power now"
"government accountability to citizens is paramount"
"Enough is enough!!!! When is government going to understand finacial responsibility??? Every tax payer has to live within their personal budget - it's way past time the government starts to live by the same rule."
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"The present system is more accountable"
