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Barrie, Innisfil and county recognized with 'very special' award

Barrie, Innisfil and county recognized with 'very special' award

'The excellent, incredible work your staff have done has gone on to inspire other municipalities that will emulate the work they’ve done,' says official
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County still pushing for recycling reform in Ontario amid 'glimmer of hope'

County still pushing for recycling reform in Ontario amid 'glimmer of hope'

'We think this transition is going to leave a lot of recyclable materials at the curbside and probably ending up in the garbage stream,' says official
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Weighted vote rules revised after heated debate at county council

Weighted vote rules revised after heated debate at county council

Exceptions for weighted votes will include council appointments, votes that require two-thirds approval, and final vote for bylaw changing council composition
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Debate reignites over fairness of county’s weighted voting system

Debate reignites over fairness of county’s weighted voting system

'Where there is the potential for contentious issues, the option for weighted voting … is something we’ve had enshrined in our policy for decades,' says Midland mayor
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County council votes to change composition, awaits lower-tier approval

County council votes to change composition, awaits lower-tier approval

'This is about a shift of power. It is people on one side in rural areas that are concerned that they are losing that sober second thought,' says alternate councillor from Tiny
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'Sickening': County council meeting falls apart in squabble over weighted vote

'Sickening': County council meeting falls apart in squabble over weighted vote

Following 15-minute break Tuesday, several councillors opted not to return to the chamber over what one politician called an 'imbalance of voting power'
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Warden admits 'optics didn't look good' at county council walkout

Warden admits 'optics didn't look good' at county council walkout

'What I do want to say on behalf of all of us is this does not reflect on Simcoe County and Simcoe County’s ability to deliver the services that we do,' says Clarke
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Public response mixed to proposed overhaul of county council

Public response mixed to proposed overhaul of county council

'We have far too many layers of government these days that aren't required,' says Midland resident as county looks to cut council size in half
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County council gunning for ways to reduce rocketing police bills

County council gunning for ways to reduce rocketing police bills

'This is well-meaning, but why are we trying to make the province look good? They should be stepping up right now as they pledged to do,' says Midland mayor
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New 911 dispatch system creates 'real advantage' for local paramedics

New 911 dispatch system creates 'real advantage' for local paramedics

Call-takers can now gather significantly more information, which in turn helps assess level of urgency and prioritize response more effectively
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