Oro-Medonte is taking a closer look at its Council composition and ward boundaries.
The Township’s retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. in association with Dr. Robert J. Williams to conduct a comprehensive and independent Council composition and ward boundary review of Oro-Medonte.
The current composition includes the Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected at-large, and five Councillors elected in five separate wards.
The purpose of the boundary review is to identify fair and equitable electoral ward boundaries for the 2022 municipal election and beyond.
The review will start with a thorough evaluation of the present composition of Council, and the wards established for electing those Councillors.
The review will also form the basis for developing possible alternative ward boundary configurations. Information sharing and public consultations will happen during this process including multiple virtual community public engagement sessions.
“Each of Oro-Medonte’s five wards is a defined geographical area – every house and property in Oro-Medonte falls within one of these specific wards,” says Township Clerk, Yvonne Aubichon. “As the Township continues to grow and change, some wards will contain more residents than others. In instances such as these, the boundaries may need to be adjusted to achieve effective representation.”
Based on the results of the consultation process and the technical analysis conducted by the consultant team, the public will have an opportunity to comment on possible alternatives during the spring of 2021.
Recommendations are expected to be presented to Council during the summer 2021 timeframe.
Other opportunities for residents to learn about the council composition and ward boundary review, and to contribute their views, will be provided through the Township’s website by clicking here and by following the Township’s social media channels – Facebook.com/OroMedonte and twitter.com/twporomedonte.