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 »
"Transparency and Accountability please"
"The present 3 year term is reasonable to effect change.We need to reform the system to minimize political influence from vested interests which compromise local democracy. t"
"I opposed going from 2 to 3 back when that happened. Going to 4 will ensure even less responsibility to the electorate."
"How to we get a new Mayor"
"I fully support this petition."
"accountability is critical to democracy"
"An extra year is an unfair advantage to incumbants. No hint that this was coming. I am totally opposed to this measure."
"If anything, municipal politics is in need of greater accountability - not less. Municipal performance report cards; greater promotion of council meetings and agendas and a requirement to force municipal politicians to quit if they want to run for higher "
