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Here's what we are doing...
We are conducting a Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review.
The purpose of the review is to ensure that residents have equitable access to their elected representatives.
The current situation...
Gravenhurst uses a five ward system.
One councillor is elected to serve the residents of each ward.
The mayor and three district councillors are elected at-large by all the residents of the town. The mayor also sits at district council.
Based on what the review determines, council could chose to maintain the status quo or make changes.
These changes could involve adjustments to existing ward boundaries, the creation of new wards, or the establishment of fewer wards. Another option would be to dissolve all wards and move to an at-large system.
We are conducting a Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review.
The purpose of the review is to ensure that residents have equitable access to their elected representatives.
The current situation...
Gravenhurst uses a five ward system.
One councillor is elected to serve the residents of each ward.
The mayor and three district councillors are elected at-large by all the residents of the town. The mayor also sits at district council.
Based on what the review determines, council could chose to maintain the status quo or make changes.
These changes could involve adjustments to existing ward boundaries, the creation of new wards, or the establishment of fewer wards. Another option would be to dissolve all wards and move to an at-large system.
Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review is currently at this stage
This consultation is open for contributions. People can participate in the online survey or one of the information sessions.
Interim report - mid-summer 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review
An interim report will come to council for consideration. It will contain an early review of ward boundary options, plus information about feedback collected through consultation.
Additional consultation - late summer 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review
Residents will have a second opportunity to provide feedback.
Final report - fall 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.