| Municipality | Council voted | Administration Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Amherstburg | in-person | traditional voting |
| Essex | TBA | TBA |
| Kingsville | mail-in and in-person | only mail-in voting |
| Lakeshore | in-person | e-voting: internet and telephone |
| LaSalle | e-voting internet and telephone | e-voting |
| Leamington | mail-in | mail-in |
| Tecumseh | e-voting internet and telephone | Internet and Telephone voting |
Category Archives: Accountability
9 Months to Municipal Elections 2022
“In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant.” Charles de Gaulle
VOTE on Monday, October 24, 2022.
AMHERSTBURG LOSES ANOTHER SENIOR STAFF MEMBER
am800 reports another senior staff member leaves Amherstburg.
Mayor Aldo DiCarlo has confirmed the town’s Manager of Planning Services Frank Garardo has resigned and has accepted a position with another municipality in the region.
“These things happen and you kind of roll with it and get on with the hiring process,” says DiCarlo.
Since last summer, roughly 10 staff members have departed from Amherstburg.
It Was The Week Before Budget
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It was the week before budget when all through the town,
No one was laughing, not even one clown.
The numbers were crunched, with precision and flair
But it was fruitless; the savings weren’t there.
The budget was presented, in a positive way,
Feedback was sought, in the form of a survey,
Who would listen? Who would care?
Surely cuts could be made somewhere.
Are rain barrels needed for the environment?
Of course, they are, says the government,
What about policing? What about that?
No, it’s too late; we’ve a 20-year contract.
The residents readied for impending doom
And waited for the meeting to begin on zoom,
There were no surprises, no good quotes
Taxpayers will react when they cast their votes.
For A Limited Time Only – Budget Consultation
The Amherstburg budget document, not on the January 10, 2022 Council Agenda, is now posted through a third-party at talktheburg.ca.
Just like in-put on the town of Amherstburg DRAFT multi-year accessibility plan, residents have a short time to provide input: January 11 to 18.
Amherstburg Hiring
Job posting: Service and Support Technologist
Two Different Mayors, Same Mayor’s Message
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Mayor Wayne Hurst’s Message in Amherstburg’s Accessibility Plan from January 2013.
Mayor Aldo DiCarlo’s Message in Amherstburg’s Accessibility Plan from 2017 but the date remained January 2013 and the mayor’s message was unchanged.
Municipal Election Stats 2018
The Association Municipalities Ontario (AMO) reported on the 2018 statistics:
- The vast majority of councils are composed of five (5) members including the head of council.
- representation of at large 59%, ward system 32%
- incumbency rate 68% new
- gender 73% male
- voting method: 42.3% internet (only or optional) 26.6% paper only
- voter turnout, 43% in 2014.
Amherstburg Chooses In Person Voting 2022
Zander Broekel, am800, reports that AMHERSTBURG COUNCIL STICKING WITH IN-PERSON VOTING FOR 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, other municipalities have opted for contact free methods like telephone, internet or mail-in voting, but mayor Aldo DiCarlo says residents have made it clear they prefer to cast their ballot in-person.
“The obvious considerations are mail-in and internet voting as well, but it’s not as secure as people coming in and submitting a ballot right there,” he continued. “For municipalities who have used the internet, there’s been delays in vote counting and questions about the validity of the votes cast.”
Incomplete Committee Minutes Contrary to Accountability and Transparency
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Blank portions of Committee Minutes approved by council include:
AMHERSTBURG ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: May 20, 2021, June 17, 2021, August 19, 2021, October 21, 2021
AMHERSTBURG ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: June 9, 2021, September 21, 2021
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: October 7, 2021
HERITAGE COMMITTEE MEETING: May 13, 2020, June 24, 2021, August 12, 2021, September 2, 2021
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAM ADVISORY STEERING COMMITTEE: May 27, 2021, June 23, 2021, July 28, 2021, September 22, 2021, October 27, 2021
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: May 12, 2021, August 18, 2021, September 8, 2021
SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES: May 11, 2021, August 10, 2021
ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY POLICY Approved November 25, 2019:
Accountability, transparency and openness are standards of good municipal governance that enhance public trust and confidence. Through these measures, the Town will ensure, to the best of its ability, that all activities and services are delivered using a process that is open, accessible and responsible to its stakeholders. In addition, wherever possible, the Town will engage its stakeholders throughout its transparent decision making process.
Committee MINUTES 2021 are posted at an external site.
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