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Aurora Strong Mayor Powers didn’t have to do with the housing pledge, it had to do with the commitment letter, if the mayor committed with the letter then they would be receiving strong mayor powers.

Residents Need To Know What Powers Mayor Mrakas Has Been Given By The Ontario Government

"Residents need to know what powers our Mayor Tom Mrakas has been given by the Ontario Government, led by the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford. It Matters."

Mayor Doesn’t Understand This Principal – Leadership Is Consensus Building

Mayor Mrakas has demonstrated his authority by making a decision unrelated to housing priorities: he has chosen not to include any additional increase in Council compensation.

Aurora Town Square Project Monitoring Task Force Meeting

Why is $60M Aurora Town Square over budget and two years behind schedule? We were assured by the three Council members on the task force that it would be executed within a two-year timeframe.

Override of Mayoral Budget Veto – Aurora Town Square Staffing

Notably, one of these amendments in Budget 2024 pertains to the allocation of additional staff for the $60M plus Aurora Town Square.

In Mayor’s Budget 2024 Aurora Part-Time Sport Tourism Programmer Salary Was Set at $68,300, Benefits Included

Under the new rules of strong mayor powers, it is strange that Mayor Mrakas presented a part-time Sport Tourism Programmer at a salary of $68,300.

$500,000 to acquire AURORA Letters for the Aurora Town Square

Mayor's rationale behind Mayor Mrakas' request for $500,000 to acquire AURORA Letters for the Aurora Town Square. Competition.

The Political Reporting In Aurora Experiencing A Significant Decline

In recent years, the political reporting in the Town of Aurora has experienced a significant decline. One crucial aspect that remains largely unknown to people is the strong mayor power.

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

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.

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

"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."