What's been happening with the Aurora Town Square project? Apparently, there has been a recent increase in the budget for this project. It's never fun when budgets start creeping up.
Month: October 2023
Town of Aurora Strategic Planning Workshop 2023 for Members of Council
If you have some time and want to watch the Aurora Council establish their goals, a year later, it may interest you. It's not televised unfortunately, because it's a workshop. But it doesn't say public can't attend. Monday, October 30, 2023 @ 6 p.m. | Skylight Gallery, Aurora Town Hall (2nd floor).
The Auroran: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Aurora Council Compensation Debate
"Things are being said about Councillors and the proposed salary increase that are inaccurate and disrespectful. I do not appreciate that. Doing what is fair and right is the foundation of my work."
General Committee October 17, 2023 – First Debate on Council Compensation
If approved, Mayor Tom Mrakas will see his municipal salary rise from $96,200 per year to the “60th percentile of market comparators” (estimated to come out to an increase of $9,000 to $12,000 more per year.)
Conservatives Propose What? The Federal Government Would Set a Target for Municipalities?
First, the Ford government gave the Head of Council, Mayor Tom Mrakas, the power to pledge 8,000 homes by 2031. In return, Mrakas was granted strong mayor powers. This process excluded 6 Aurora Councillors who represent over 60,000 people in a total of six wards.
Controversial Settlement Negotiated Behind Closed Doors: Six-Storey Development on Floodplain (Wellington/John West Way)
Wellington/John West Way (North East Quadrant) - Six-Storey Development on Floodplain Controversial Settlement Negotiated Behind Closed Doors: Public Kept in Dark
Town of Aurora Windrow Clearing PILOT for the 2023-2024 Winter Season Ready to Go
The Town of Aurora’s Windrow Removal Pilot Program is designed to assist seniors and residents with a disability maintain road access from their driveways during the winter season by clearing the windrows at the end of driveways after snowplows have cleared the road.
The Budget for the Town Square Grand Opening is Estimated to be Approximately $100,000
It is important to acknowledge that everything comes with a price tag. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that taxpayers should be well-informed about the $60M Plus Aurora Town Square capital project, formerly called Aurora Library Square.
Interesting Analysis by Abacus Data: “The Housing Hardship: Low-income renters and Canada’s affordability crisis”
Abacus Data Analysis: housing crisis on low-income renters
John West Way and Wellington Corner NOT Approved by Ontario Land Tribunal
On September 15th, 2023, Aurora Mayor, Mrakas, pledged to build 8,000 residential units by 2031 in a letter to the provincial government. The housing pledge was approved on September 26, 2023 by Council. Concerns have been raised about possible misinformation provided to residents regarding the development's status.
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