Politically Speaking
On February 15th, 2012, MidlandCommunity.ca representative Roy Ellis was featured on Politically Speaking, the Rogers Cable TV show hosted by Midland resident Cher Cunningham. On…
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Budget Passed at 1% increase in Town Spending – Councillor Censured
Thanks to all who attended Monday’s meeting of Midland Council and who have been weighing in on recent events in our Town. Monday’s meeting dealt with two significant items both of…
Budget Meeting
Thanks to everyone who managed to get out to Town Hall ten days before Christmas to watch Council’s most recent and likely last special Budget meeting. The 2012…
MIDLAND TAXES ARE HIGHEST PER $1000.00 OF AVERAGE INCOME
The Chart is the result of dividing Average Local Tax (2009) for each specified jurisdiction by the Median Household Income Census (2005) for the same…
Waterfront Petition
CALL TO ACTION: The Town has prepared a draft By-Law to amend Midland’s waterfront zoning which we believe is both UNNECESSARY and CONFRONTATIONAL. WE BELIEVE…
Deputation to Council Oct 24th
We need you to mark your calendars now for 2 important dates Monday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. (top priority) and Thursday, October 20th at…
Midland Taxes are the Highest in Simcoe County
Just 8 days left before midlandcommunity.ca makes a formal presentation to Council on the need to control local taxes; we need your support on the 24th. Additionally,…
January 17th budget meeting review;
The 2011 budget process for Midland can only be characterized as painful. Nonetheless, council and staff have made some movement to add more rigor/discipline around…
Jan 5th/11 Midland Council Budget Meeting Highlights
Midland Council continues in their struggle to get the budget to a number in the 2-3% range. -Previous council met on three occasions to review…
December 20th, 2010 Deputation to Council
CALL TO ACTION: The Town has prepared a draft By-Law to amend Midland’s waterfront zoning which we believe is both UNNECESSARY and CONFRONTATIONAL. WE BELIEVE…
More Budget, Strategy Workshop & More
Several members of our group attended new council’s first general committee meeting held on December 13th/2010. Below is a high level overview.
Letter to Midland town CAO and Mayor McKay
Below are excerpts from a note we sent to the Mayor of Midland, the town planner and CAO, outlining our position with respect to the…
Midland Taxes Must get lowered
New council will be deliberating over the proposed budget which currently sits at an overall increase to spend of 5.01% for 2011. Former councillor McKay…