Greater Napanee among communities granted strong mayor powers

The Ontario government recently announced an expansion of the strong mayor powers to include an additional 169 municipalities, among them the Town of Greater Napanee. Strong mayor powers are intended to streamline municipal government and reduce obstacles that stand in the way of new housing and infrastructure development. The powers would be legislated by the provincial government and would bring with them certain rights and obligations mandated by the province. “Heads of Council are key