Month: November 2023

Mayor Tom Mrakas Will Be Visiting Leksand, Sweden, On Taxpayers’ Dime, But Upon Public Pressure, He Changed His Mind

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Mayor Tom Mrakas will be visiting Leksand, Sweden, the twin town of Aurora, sometime in 2024. It remains uncertain whether he will be accompanied by other representatives from Aurora. The decision to join the delegation will be left to each individual, as they will be responsible for covering their own expenses, as stated by the Mayor.

Aurora Town Square – Financial Status REPORT, General Committee meeting, November 21, 2023

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On November 7, the General Committee meeting, the Council requested that staff compile a summary of the current financial status of the Aurora Town Square. Why is this project almost 2 years behind? The original aggressive completion date was scheduled for September 2022.

Klaus Wehrenberg, “We are not making progress,” – No Environmental Improvements in Aurora’s this Year Budget

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Klaus Wehrenberg, a dedicated resident and influential member of the Aurora community, took the floor before the Council. He expressed his concern regarding the current budget's failure to align with Aurora's environmental advancements.

The Latest Political News in the Auroran, Letter to the Editor, Cartoon and More on Strong Mayor Powers

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"The Strong Mayor powers were granted to select municipalities where the Head of Council, in Aurora’s case the Mayor, confirmed via letter to Queen’s Park that their respective towns and cities would meet housing targets set by the Ontario Government."