WHAT THEY SAID: Here’s what Caledon councillors asked Ontario leaders to focus on at AMO annual general meeting

Thestar.com
Aug. 26, 2022

Every year, municipal politicians get a chance to meet with MPPs to talk about issues in their communities.

Caledon's mayor and councillors attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)'s annual general meeting and conference in Ottawa from Aug. 14 to 17. This is the first time the annual event was held in person since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We brought forward the most important and pressing issues facing Caledon to our provincial colleagues including our need to direct our own local planning,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “This forum gave us the opportunity to discuss our needs and priorities with our provincial partners and provide a local lens. We benefit greatly when we share our priorities and work together to advance what is most important to us as a town.”

The Caledon delegation included Coun. Lynn Kiernan, Coun. Johanna Downey, Coun. Christina Early, Coun. Jennifer Innis, Coun. Tony Rosa and chief administrative officer Carey Herd.

WHAT THEY SAID

The delegation brought forward council-approved positions on a number of issues, including:

• Securing the Caledon-Vaughan GO Line

• Directing local planning matters

• Supporting municipal action on climate change

• Developing a framework for municipal financial stability

• Investing in public infrastructure, specifically roads, servicing and stormwater

• Ensuring access to affordable high-speed internet

Advocacy on council-endorsed positions will continue through various advocacy tools. More information on Caledon’s advocacy work can be found at caledon.ca/advocacy.